Learn English with Bob the Canadian

In this English lesson, I will help you learn some verbs we use to talk about buying and selling. These verbs are perfect to use when talking about shopping, business purchases, and online orders. In this English lesson, you will learn these verbs: to buy, to sell, to purchase, to pay, to charge, to spend, to afford, to order, to refund, to return, to make an offer, to accept an offer, to negotiat...

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "to shoot for" and "Oh, shoot!" TRANSCRIPT: In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to shoot for. When you shoot for something, it means you're planning to do that. If you were to ask me, Bob, how many videos, how many English lessons are you going to put out on this channel?...

In this English lesson I will help you learn about regional differences in the English language. What might seem like a mistake in one place, might actually be fine in another. In particular I talk about the verbs to bring and to take, which to native English speakers in my area can be used interchangeably in different situations. I hope you enjoy this English lesson. Have a great day!

In this English live lesson I'll spend about 1 hour answering all of your questions about the English language. Come and enjoy the time together in the chat with other English learners and pick up a few things! I'm sure you'll enjoy it! In this live English class you can ask me questions about the English language, or anything else that you've been wanting to ask a native English s...

In this fun and practical English lesson, you’ll learn quirky, everyday idioms and expressions that native speakers use all the time in real conversations. These sayings can sound strange at first, but once you understand them, they make your English sound more natural, relaxed, and confident. In the English class I'll help you learn phrases like: an apple a day keeps the doctor away, to hold...

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "in good shape" and "in bad shape" In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase in good shape. When we say something is in good shape, it means that, well, let's say we're talking about a vehicle. That would mean it has no rust on it. The engine runs really, really well. The th...

In this practical English lesson, you’ll learn three simple but powerful habits that can help improve how you study English. I'll talk about why repetition really works, how consistency is a great addition to repetition, and why learning English requires the ability to challenge yourself. You’ll hear clear, real-life advice on how to use repetition the smart way, and how small daily routines c...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn cold and snowy English words and phrases. It's been freezing cold, wintery, and snowy here lately so this lesson topic was pretty easy to make. If you live somewhere that has cold winters, or if wintery weather is something you want to learn how to talk about in English then I think you'll enjoy this lesson. In this English lesson I'll hel...

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "Let's get this show on the road!" and "The show must go on!" Okay, let's see if I remember how to do this. Here we go. In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase, let's get this show on the road. This is kind of a humorous phrase we use when we are starting to do somethi...

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn words and phrases English speakers use when talking about dealing with snow. If you live in a snowy place or just want to understand winter conversations better, this lesson has you covered. Jen brought out an extra camera, and the drone, so enjoy the learning, and enjoy the views! In this English class I'll help you learn common words and phrases like t...

In this English lesson, you’ll learn common verbs that English speakers use when talking about physical, hands-on work. These are the action verbs people use when they’re building something, fixing a problem, setting things up, or working directly with tools, equipment, and materials. In this English class you'll learn the following verbs: to attach, to mount, to coil, to hoist, to wind, to se...

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn common words and phrases that English speakers use to describe people who have lots of money. These phrases are very common in everyday conversation, movies, TV shows, and news stories. Understanding them will help you sound more natural and better understand real spoken English. In this lesson, you'll learn words and phrases like: well-off, load...

In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn words and phrases that English speakers use to talk about the challenges and difficulties of everyday life. Everyone has good days and rough days. Life isn’t always easy, and we all deal with ups and downs in different ways. In this lesson, I’ll cover common issues that can make daily life feel harder, including things that affect our thoughts, our emoti...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about two things that are similar, but one is bigger and one is smaller. By comparing each item to the other, and learning the difference it will make it easier to remember this new English vocabulary. In this English class I'll help you learn words and phrases like: uppercase, lowercase, log, branch, twig, brick, block, loaf, bun, teaspoon, table...

In this English lesson, you’ll learn useful vocabulary and common phrases for talking about simple home remedies for everyday health problems. We’ll look at clear, real-life examples such as sipping tea to soothe a sore throat, using warm or cold compresses for headaches and sore muscles, and applying aloe vera to calm sunburn or irritated skin. You’ll also pick up natural expressions English spea...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In this English lesson I'll help you learn common work adjectives that English speakers use to describe jobs, workplaces, systems, and productivity. These words are especially useful when talking about offices, factories, teamwork, management, and daily work routines. You’ll learn vocabulary such as: efficient, wasteful, productive, unproductive, streamlined, chaotic, well run, poorly run, fas...

In this English lesson, you’ll learn common phrases that English speakers use to talk about everyday annoying situations. These are the little problems that can mess up your schedule, slow things down, or quietly push your patience to its limit. Learning these expressions will help you explain real-life frustrations in a clear, natural way. In this class, we’ll cover phrases like: locked out, runn...

Well, hello and welcome to Wednesdays with Bob. Remember, even though this isn't a traditional English lesson, it can be used as one. There are word for word English subtitles if you need to turn them on, and a complete English transcript in the description below. So you might be wondering what's going on. Number one, it's not Wednesday today, it's Tuesday, as you watch this probab...

In this English lesson I’ll help you learn useful words and phrases you can use when talking about indoor sports. Some activities happen out in the open, but plenty take place indoors, especially if you live somewhere that experiences the season of winter. When the cold arrives, indoor sports often become the go-to way to stay active. In this English lesson you’ll learn vocabulary for activities l...

In this English lesson I will help you learn useful vocabulary for talking about drones and other flying technology. Maybe you've seen a drone at the park or beach or own one in real life, or you’re just curious about how they work, these words will help you describe them clearly and confidently in English. In this English lesson you’ll learn words and phrases like: drone, quadcopter, controll...

In this English lesson, you’ll learn a collection of everyday verbs that English speakers rely on constantly. These useful words will help you talk about decisions, routines, plans, and all the little actions that fill your day. As you learn them, you’ll start sounding more natural, more clear, and more confident when you speak English. In this free English class, we’ll look at verbs such as to re...

In this English lesson, you’ll learn some useful phrases that include the word “step.” These expressions show up often in everyday conversations, and understanding them will help you sound more natural and confident. You'll learn at how to talk about progress, encouragement, and new beginnings. In this English lesson I'll teach you phrases such as step by step, every step of the way, to ta...

In this English lesson you'll learn some words and phrases that English speakers use when talking about Big Tech companies like Meta, Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook, and OpenAI. These tech giants have changed the way we search for information, connect with friends, and shop so it's important to know the words and phrases people use when discussing them in English conversations. In this En...

One of the best ways to test your English comprehension is to listen to a few jokes. Jokes hold meaning on two levels. They have literal meaning, which most can understand, and they have a secondary meaning which is what makes them funny. As an English learner, if you can understand why a joke is funny, it means your ability to understand English is very well developed. In this English lesson I wi...