Podcasts · Learn English with Bob the Canadian

Let's Learn English! Topic: Types of Messages! 📫🔔📝 TOEIC TOEFL IELTS Prep

16 Aug 2026 · 27 min · S7 E77

In this English lesson, you’ll learn some vocabulary for different types of messages that we send and receive every day. Messages can be friendly, formal, helpful, or urgent, and they often contain important information.

In this free English class, I’ll help you learn common types of messages, including an apology, a thank you, a request, a complaint, an invitation, an inquiry, a reminder, a confirmation, a warning, an offer, a proposal, a notification, an update, a compliment, and more. You’ll also learn some more formal words, such as a resignation, a reprimand, a demand, a rejection, a counteroffer, a clarification, and a notice.

For each word, I’ll explain what it means, show you a picture to help you understand it, and give you examples of when you might send or receive that type of message. These words are useful for everyday conversations, text messages, emails, school, and work.

This lesson is also useful if you’re preparing for an English test such as the TOEIC, IELTS, or TOEFL. Learning how to understand different types of messages can help improve your vocabulary, reading, and listening skills for these exams.

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about types of messages and that it helps you understand more of the messages you send and receive every day. Have a great day!

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