Learn English with Bob the Canadian

I know I've done English lessons on this topic before, but I thought I would have some fun as I help you review or to learn for the first time what each of these English words means. In this English class I'll help you learn some prepositions of place, as well as some other words to describe position, motion, and location. I know these words can be hard to remember, so I've decided...

I have always loved nature. I love the sounds and motions of nature. It's so nice to a creek babble or a bee buzz. In this English lesson I'll help you learn some verbs that you can use when you talk about nature. In this English lesson you'll learn verbs like: to erode, to crumble, to rumble, to rustle, to buzz, to roar, to wilt, to gush, to glisten, to tower, and many more! I hope...

Do you ever find that you don't know what to say in English when someone tells you about something that is happening in their life? Well in this English lesson I'll help you learn what to say when someone tells you about: a birth, a death, an engagement, a new job, an anniversary, being sick, having surgery, and more! I hope you enjoyed this English lesson and were able to learn new word...

In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases that you can use when you go to a movie theatre. You can always watch movies at home, but there is still something cool about seeing a movie in the theatre on the big screen. In this lesson we'll go to a movie theatre and I'll show you everything I can as I teach. You'll learn English words and phrases like: concessions...

Welcome to this English lesson on phrasal verbs for sports.  In English, phrasal verbs are quite common, and there are many that we use when talking about sports.  All of the phrasal verbs that you will learn in this lesson are quite common, and I'll help make them more memorable by showing you a picture, and by using the verb in several example English sentences. In this English lesson you&a...

The world is an amazing place and in this English lesson I'll talk about some pretty cool natural places. These are places that occur around the world and make for great places to visit and spend time. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: oasis, geyser, cliff, bay, channel, strait, hot spring, bog, prairie, cave, archipelago, lagoon, delta, plateau, mesa, gulf, hill, valley, a...

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases to talk about buying a car, buying a house, and paying for an education. These are three of the biggest expenses or purchases that people make in their lives, and are often the topic of English conversation. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: car dealership, car loan, used car, car lot, realtor, fo...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about all the things that people do in the summertime in Canada and the United States. Summer is a great time of year to be outside. It's warm, the sun is shining, the days are longer, and usually people have a bit more time off. Because of this, many people like to spend time doing fun things in the summertime. In this English lesson you'l...

Today you can learn English as you travel to the dump with me. The dump is a place where we bring garbage and recycling. Most of what I brought was recyclable so I was quite happy about that. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: recycling, waste management, the dump, landfill, garbage, dumpster, bin, electronic waste, toxic waste, hazardous waste, to donate, charity, an...

Some English words sound funny. In this English lesson I will help you learn over 25 English verbs that sound a bit funny when you say them out loud. I'll be sure to teach the pronunciation (of course!) and give you the meaning of each verb. In addition, I'll be sure to give you lots of example sentences with each word. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: to squabble, to...

If you want to see two native English speakers order and describe food you've found the right English lesson! This past week Brent (  @AmericanEnglishBrent ) and I spent some time exploring his home state of Maine and we sampled some of the local food. Note: When you're done watching this lesson, be sure to head over to Brent's channel for his version from his perspective! Here it i...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to express your opinion with 10 very common English introductory phrases. We all have opinions, and sometimes we want to tell other people about what we're thinking. In this English lesson I'll go over some of the basic phrases like: I think..., I feel like..., and In my opinion... I'll also help you learn 10 more phrases that I fo...

For an English learner the news can be a great source of new vocabulary and a great way to do listening practice. In this English lesson you will learn some English words and phrases you can use to talk about the news. People are very curious and many of us like to keep up with what is going on in the world. In order to do that we often read the news or watch the news. In this English lesson you&a...

In this quick update I just give you an update about why I've been a bit inconsistent here, and why I'm going to keep doing my day job and Youtube. ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://youtu.be/Q9YO8ZF6JVA or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian N...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn to express your feelings about future events. Sometimes you're excited about something happening in the future, sometimes you're not excited about it. In this English class I'll teach you exactly what to say in each situation. Whether you're excited about a wedding, or not excited about getting old, the ten phrases I help you lear...

There are many things around us with long names. In the bathroom you'll find a roll of toilet paper. In the kitchen you might put a spoonful of sugar in your tea. At night you might shuffle a deck of cards. In this English lesson I'll teach you the names of several things, and they'll all have the word "of" in the middle. In this English class you'll learn terms like:...

In this free English lesson I will test your knowledge about English sports vocabulary. Are you familiar with all the words and phrases about sports? Playing and watching sports are very popular things to do so learning English words and phrases to have conversations about sports is like a great idea!  It's also a very common topic for small talk! In this free English class you'll learn...

Sometimes you're tired. Sometimes you want to be able to describe to someone in English why you're tired and how you're feeling. In this English lesson I will help you learn how to do just that! In this English class, I'll help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about being tired. You'll learn how to describe why you're tired, whether it's because of...

In this English lesson you'll learn over 30 English words that we use to describe different body positions.  I will make sure to do each one to make them easy to remember. Sometimes you need to describe what you're doing in English, and this lesson will help you do that. Maybe you need to kneel to clean something up. Maybe you need to go down on your hands and knees to scrub the floor! I...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some words and phrases to describe things around your home. Maybe you have a muddy carpet, or a smudged window. Maybe you have scuffed your shoes or a plant is droopy. This English class will help you learn how to describe over thirty items around your home. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: droopy, falling apart, smudg...

In English sometimes we use the word "very" to emphasize things. You can say a person is very rich, or you can say they are wealthy.  In this English lesson I'll help you learn English words that you can use in place of phrases with "very". I'll help you expand your vocabulary. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: spacious, intelligent, bustling, frail...

In this English lesson you'll learn over 30 English action verbs and I will make them easy to remember by acting each one out. As you continue to learn English you'll want to be able to describe the actions you do with objects and sometimes just with your arms, hands, or body. You'll certainly want to memorize these English action verbs as they are very common. In this lesson I&apos...

In this free English class I will test your knowledge of everyday items.  In a past English lesson I taught the vocabulary that you'll see in this one. This time though, you'll need to guess the item before I reveal the word. I'll show you the picture, and give a description and you'll need to think of the proper name for the object I'm showing you. In this English lesson...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn the English phrases you would use to give an excuse for being late for work or school. We're all late at some point in our lives. Sometimes it is something within our control, and sometimes it's something outside of our control. Either way, as an English learner, it's a good idea to learn how to give an excuse and reason for being late...

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases associated with household chores. Chores are little tasks we do around the house. We all have a variety of chores we do every day, so let's learn to talk about them in English! In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: sponge, broom, mop, sweep, tidy up, spring cleaning, shake out the rug, thorough c...