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Learn English with Bob the Canadian

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If you want to learn English you've come to the right place. I'm Bob the Canadian and I make videos on Youtube (Just search for "Bob the Canadian" on Youtube!) as well as podcasts right here to help you learn English. Each week I teach a lesson and I host a question and answer session about the English language. During these sessions I will my best to answer as many questions as I can that you have about the English language!

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Canada

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If you want to learn English you've come to the right place. I'm Bob the Canadian and I make videos on Youtube (Just search for "Bob the Canadian" on Youtube!) as well as podcasts right here to help you learn English. Each week I teach a lesson and I host a question and answer session about the English language. During these sessions I will my best to answer as many questions as I can that you have about the English language!

Language:

English


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Let's Learn English! Topic: Virtues (Describing People) πŸ¦‰πŸŽβŒš

5/18/2025
In this English lesson I will help you learn the English vocabulary to talk about virtues. Virtues are the things that make people good people. You may know someone who is timely or patient. You might try to be on time all the time. These virtues would be described with the words: timeliness and patience. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: honesty, patience, wisdom, justice, responsibility, kindness, honesty, integrity, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about virtues! Have a great day! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnS9YwiILFk or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Virtues" Support the show

Duration:00:29:12

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14 Ways to Answer the Question, "How's it going?" - An English Lesson

5/17/2025
In this English lesson I will help you learn 14 different responses to the English question, "How's it going?". In my part of the English speaking world this is a very common greeting. In fact, it's the one I use quite a bit to greet colleagues, cashiers, customers at market, friends, etc. In this lesson I'll teach you 14 responses in three categories: normal responses, enthusiastic responses, unenthusiastic responses, sarcastic / funny responses, and personal responses. After this video you'll be all ready to greet someone when you have your next English conversation! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOQZkKqtUXU or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian How's It Going?" Support the show

Duration:00:06:45

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Flight! πŸͺ‚βœˆοΈπŸ¦

5/11/2025
In this English lesson you will learn words and phrases that you can use to talk about flight and flying in your next conversation. Helicopters fly. Birds fly. Planes fly. Look up and you're likely to see machines or animals above you. In this free English class you'll learn how to describe and talk about all of these things. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to fly, flight, wing, lift, altitude, pilot, flying machine, helicopter, aviation, skydiving, to soar, airline, airplane, feather, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English class about flight! Have a great day! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caozENjtch8 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Flight" Support the show

Duration:00:23:43

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Let's Learn English at the Strip Mall / Shopping Plaza

5/10/2025
In this English lesson we'll go to the strip mall! In my part of the English speaking world we have what are called strip malls or shopping plazas. It is a place where all the stores are in a row with the door facing the parking lot. Come with me as I explain each location and give you a peek inside each store! In this English lesson I will help you learn the words: hardware store, grocery store, employment centre, nail salon, discount store, chiropractor, dentist's office, bar, restaurant, and many more! I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about strip malls! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKgn9Ylr5IY or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Strip Mall" Support the show

Duration:00:13:22

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Everyday Verbs! πŸ‘•πŸ•πŸ“Œ

5/4/2025
There are things we do every day and in this English lesson I will help you learn the verbs we use to talk about those activities. I did a lesson in the past about everyday items. In this English class I'll take it one step further and teach you the verbs we use to talk about using those items. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to feed, to walk, to pin, to rinse, to get dressed, to look for, to unlock, to pin, to note, to make a list, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about everyday verbs! Have a great day! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyxIfbj_H20 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Everyday Verbs" Support the show

Duration:00:19:27

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Don't Quit Learning English!

5/3/2025
Learning English can be a daunting task. Sometimes you feel like you've been studying forever and maybe want to quit. In this English lesson I'll give you five reasons why you shouldn't quit! I'll do my best to give you some encouragement to keep studying English! You can do it! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmnVSdJ8EqQ or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Don't Quit!" Support the show

Duration:00:06:48

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Phrasal Nouns! πŸ§³πŸ’ΎπŸ“„

4/27/2025
Did you know that phrasal verbs sometimes have a noun to go with it? When someone breaks in and steals something from your car we call it a break-in. When you want to get away from work for a vacation, we call it a getaway. In this English lesson I'll help you learn words like: break-in, breakaway, getaway, ripoff, backup, carryon, checkout, handout, makeover, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about phrasal nouns! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUdrTOrTJ48 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Phrasal Nouns" Support the show

Duration:00:29:24

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Saturday Chores! πŸ§ΉπŸš½πŸ›’

4/20/2025
In this English lesson, which will take place on a Saturday, I will talk about all the chores that people typically do on a Saturday. In this free English class I'll help you learn words and phrases like: to get groceries, to sweep the floor, to clean the toilet, to clean the bathroom, to run errands, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about chores we do on a Saturday! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aiHtO6M4Zg or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Saturday Chores" The Living in Clarity Podcast, with Fish & Coach Do you want to live an awesome life and to also inspire others? Fish is a world... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

Duration:00:25:48

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Tips for Using The News to Learn English πŸ“ΊπŸ“»πŸ“°

4/19/2025
Using the news to learn English is an amazing strategy. In this English lesson I'll talk about 6 reasons why the news is a great way to study English and along the way I'll give you some tips on how to do it well. In this English class I'll talk about vocabulary in the news, the repetitiveness of the news, the randomness of the news, and many other things about how the news can help you learn English. Enjoy! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9NEAMlDQJc or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian The News" Support the show

Duration:00:07:35

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Talking About Things You Like! πŸ«β˜•πŸ•

4/13/2025
It's good to be back doing live English lessons. I'll probably keep this one short and simple. I'm planning to talk about the things I like. While you listen to me talk about the things I like, you'll hear a lot of example phrases so you can learn to talk about the things you like in English! Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Use this link http://preply.sjv.io/e1gM5D to get 50% off your first lesson or use code BOB50 at checkout. In my experience Preply is a great way to take your language learning to the next level. Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ0l0jG8HmU or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Things You Like" Support the show

Duration:00:21:08

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Why English Conversation Practice is Important

4/12/2025
Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Use this link http://preply.sjv.io/e1gM5D to get 50% off your first lesson or use code BOB50 at checkout. In my experience Preply is a great way to take your language learning to the next level. English conversation practice continues to be a cornerstone for English learning, and it isn't just the conversation that is important. In this English lesson I'll present 7 important reasons why you should have an English tutor. Find one today! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9WHXUvzgM8 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian English Conversation" Support the show

Duration:00:10:03

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Imaginary Creatures and Animals! πŸ‰πŸ¦„πŸ‘»

3/16/2025
In this English lesson I will help you learn the names for many different imaginary creatures and animals. These are the sorts of creatures you would read about in a fantasy novel, or see on a TV show or in a movie. I'll admit, these aren't the most important words to learn as an English learner, but they are fun! In this free English class you'll learn vocabulary words like: dragon, vampire, unicorn, pegasus, ghost, cyclops, mermaid, phoenix, yeti, bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, flying reindeer, werewolf, fairy, gnome, dwarf, elf and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about magical, mythical, and imaginary creatures! Have a great day! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xfx2p8sDvk or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Imaginary Creatures" Support the show

Duration:00:22:23

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Body Part Idioms! πŸ˜›πŸ‘£πŸ‘οΈ

3/12/2025
In this English lesson I will help you learn over 25 English idioms and each one have a body part in it. I know this sounds a bit strange, but in this English class I will talk about the following idioms: drag your feet, give someone a hand, lend a hand, see eye to eye, keep an eye out, keep an eye on, sweet tooth, head over heels, pick someone's brain, play it by ear, get on your nerves, and many more! I hope you enjoy this free English lesson about body part idioms! See you soon! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmPiGfZYPRE or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Body Part Idioms" Support the show

Duration:00:27:02

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Noises! πŸ’₯🐝🧊

3/2/2025
There are so many noises in the world around us, and in this English lesson I will help you learn over thirty English words that we use to describe those noises. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: buzz, clink, clank, fizz, plunk, wham, bang, hiss, crackle, creak, twang, slosh, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English class about noises! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Noises" Support the show

Duration:00:29:15

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Learn English with This Book! A Giveaway!

3/1/2025
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Duration:00:06:58

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Speed! πŸŽοΈπŸƒβš‘

2/23/2025
In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about speed. I will teach you words and phrases like: miles per hour, kilometres per hour, the speed of sound, the speed of light, at a snail's pace, to be flying, speedometer, full speed, high speed, to accelerate, to pick up speed, to slow down, and many more! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aut9B3oEWxY or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Speed" Support the show

Duration:00:23:38

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How to Complain in English (An English Lesson) πŸ˜’

2/22/2025
In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to complain in English about something that you are no longer enjoying. For me, winter is the most amazing season, but I'm ready for it to be over. In this English class I'll teach these six phrases: to have had enough of something, to be done with something, to be sick or tired of something, for something to get old, to be fed up with something, and to have your fill of something. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about phrases you can use to complain! Have a great day! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbiBXagpnDY or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Complain" Support the show

Duration:00:06:11

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Love! πŸ’‘πŸ’ŒπŸ₯°

2/16/2025
It's Valentine's Day so how could I not do an English lesson about love? In this free English class I will help you learn English words and phrases so you can talk about love in your next conversation. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to have a crush on someone, to ask someone out, to go on a date, infatuation, chocolates, jewelry, flowers, romantic, to be fond of someone, to adore someone, to fancy someone, and many more. I hope this free English lesson about love helps you learn some new vocabulary that you can use! Have a great day! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kobfs8DHEGc or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Love" Support the show

Duration:00:29:11

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How to Describe Being Happy in English! πŸ™‚

2/15/2025
In this English lesson I will help you learn 8 different phrases that we use in everyday English when we are talking about being happy. This English class will help you learn the phrases: to be happy for someone, to be happy to see someone, your happy place, a happy camper, to be happy to see someone go, to be happy to help and more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about being happy! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vlJJoDxDj8 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Happy" Support the show

Duration:00:07:38

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Groups of People πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

2/9/2025
In this English lesson I will help you learn the names for all different types of groups. As you well know, people tend to get together for various reasons. Depending on the reason for the group, that group will have a name. In this video I will teach you the English vocabulary you need to know to describe these groups. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: choir, mob, protestors, crowd, cast, alumni, panel, board, clique, crew, audience, spectators, vanful, club, gang, team, and many more! I hope you enjoy this free English class about groups! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7pUCjXz37c or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Groups" Support the show

Duration:00:24:45