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Learn English with Bob the Canadian

Bob the Canadian

300 episodes

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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  1. Phrases English Speakers Use Every Day

    · 10 min · S7 E53

    ✅ If you want help remembering new English vocabulary, Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner who will help you do just that. Use this link: https://preply.sjv.io/DWnO9y to get 50% off your first…

  2. Let's Learn English! Topic: Opposites with "-un" 🔐🔒🔓

    · 27 min · S7 E52

    In this English lesson, I'll help you learn how the prefix un- changes the meaning of many English words by creating their opposites. You'll learn useful vocabulary pairs such as happy and unhappy, safe and unsafe,…

  3. Let's Learn English! Topic: Before and After! 🌼🏃♀️🏋🏼

    · 22 min · S7 E51

    In this English lesson I’ll help you learn how we use the phrase “before and after” when talking about change over time. We often use it when comparing an older photo with a newer one to show how a person, place, or…

  4. Learn the English Phrases "to be in free fall" and "free as a bird"

    · 4:05 · S7 E50

    Read along to learn the English phrases TO BE IN FREE FALL and FREE AS A BIRD

  5. How to Talk about a Long Weekend in English!

    · 4:18 · S7 E49

    In this English lesson you’ll learn words and phrases we use when talking about long weekends and extra days off from work or school. You’ll hear natural English expressions like long weekend, to have Friday off, to…

  6. Let's Learn English! Topic: What is That Thing? 📢📼🧲

    · 25 min · S7 E48

    In this English lesson, you’ll learn useful everyday English vocabulary for all kinds of objects and things people often see but don’t always know the names for. We’ll look at practical words like circuit breaker,…

  7. Live English Question and Answer Lesson - May 2026

    · 1 h 05 min · S7 E47

    In this English lesson I will answer as many questions from you, the viewer, as I can in about an hours time. During the lesson I'll respond live to your questions about the English language, my life, life in Canada,…

  8. Learn the English Phrases "to sell yourself short" and "in short supply"

    · 4:08 · S7 E46

    In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to sell yourself short. When you sell yourself short, it means you talk about yourself, not in a positive way about something. If I was to say to…

  9. How to Remember New English Vocabulary

    · 8:14 · S7 E45

    ✅ If you want help remembering new English vocabulary, Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner who will help you do just that. Use this link: https://preply.sjv.io/enNA3Z to get 50% off your first…

  10. Let's Learn English! Topic: Patterns and Shapes! 🌀💠♒

    · 21 min · S7 E44

    In this English lesson, I'll help you learn fascinating words used to describe patterns, shapes, and designs all around us. You’ll learn vocabulary like spiral, vortex, zigzag, ripple, lattice, symmetry, and many more.…

  11. Learn the English Phrases "a warm body" and "body language"

    · 4:04 · S7 E43

    Read along to learn the English phrases A WARM BODY and BODY LANGUAGE In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase a warm body. This is a phrase we use to talk about someone at work or at a…

  12. How to Rate Things in English! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    · 6:08 · S7 E42

    In this English lesson, I'll help you learn how to give opinions where you rate things. You'll explore simple and useful phrases like “How would you rate it?”, along with common ways people score things using thumbs…

  13. Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing the Rich & Famous! 🧐🚙💶

    · 21 min · S7 E41

    Hey everyone! In this lesson, I’ll help you learn some useful words and phrases we use to talk about people who are rich and famous. We’ll look at common vocabulary like celebrity, affluent, and in the limelight, and…

  14. Learn the English Phrases "You're getting warmer!" and "benchwarmer"

    · 4:09 · S7 E40

    Read along to learn the English phrases YOU'RE GETTING WARMER! and BENCHWARMER In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase, you're getting warmer. This is a phrase we use when someone is…

  15. Why Are You Learning English? 🤔

    · 6:53 · S7 E39

    In this English lesson, I will help you answer this question: Why are you learning English? In this free English class, I’ll give you clear, practical example sentences you can use to explain your reason for learning…

  16. Let's Learn English! Topic: Found in the Wild! ☔🌸🐦

    · 18 min · S7 E38

    In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases that we use to talk about things we find in the wild. The phrase "in the wild" means in its natural environment. You can see a wild animal at the…

  17. Learn the English Phrases "the grass is always greener" and "grassroots movement"

    · 4:05 · S7 E37

    Read along to learn the English phrases THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER and GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase the grass is always greener. And, I do have to…

  18. An English Lesson about Being Busy

    · 7:15 · S7 E36

    In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn how to talk about those days when life just feels… a little too full. If you’re like me, you probably have times when everything feels busy, rushed, or even a bit chaotic. In…

  19. Let's Learn English: Topic: Describing New Things! 🏡🚗💻

    · 21 min · S7 E35

    In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn to talk about anything new with confidence. I'll teach everyday English words like brand new, fresh, recent, and current, then level things up with expressions like modern,…

  20. Learn the English Phrases "lost for words" and "at a loss"

    · 4:02 · S7 E34

    Read along to learn the English phrases LOST FOR WORDS and AT A LOSS. In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase lost for words. When you're lost for words, it means you don't know what to…

  21. Let's Learn English at the Food Court! 🥐🍪🍩

    · 11 min · S7 E33

    ✅ Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Find the perfect tutor to help you make real progress on your English learning journey! Use this link: https://preply.sjv.io/GbDeg2 to get 50% off your…

  22. Let's Learn English! Topic: Junk and Garbage! 🗑️🚮🚗

    · 24 min · S7 E32

    In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn useful words and phrases about junk and garbage. We’ll explore how native speakers use these words in everyday life, from talking about junk food and junk mail to describing…

  23. Learn the English Phrases "frozen in time" and "to do time"

    · 4:02 · S7 E31

    Read along to learn the English phrases FROZEN IN TIME and TO DO TIME. In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase frozen in time. When we say something or someone is frozen in time, it means…

  24. Is This English Lesson Just Filler? (Hint: It Isn't!)

    · 4:20 · S7 E30

    In this lesson, I'll help you learn the following words: stopgap, makeshift, placeholder, and filler. I'll do this in a tongue-in-cheek kind of way, as the lesson itself could be called filler, but is actually a real…

  25. Let's Learn English! Topic: Hospitals 👩⚕️🩺🏥

    · 21 min · S7 E29

    In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases that you can use when talking about hospitals and health care. Recently I was admitted to hospital, but all is well now. While I was there I made sure to look…

  26. Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing Cars and Transportation 🚈🚃🚙

    · 26 min · S7 E28

    In this English lesson, I’ll teach you 25 practical adjectives you can use to describe cars and transportation. These are the kinds of words native speakers naturally use when talking about vehicles, driving, and…

  27. Learn the English Phrases "a blast from the past" and "to have a blast"

    · 4:12 · S7 E27

    Read along to learn the English phrases A BLAST FROM THE PAST and TO HAVE BLAST. In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase a blast from the past. When we say something is a blast from the…

  28. Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing Clothing 👔👖👕

    · 25 min · S7 E26

    In this English lesson, you’ll learn more than 25 useful adjectives for describing clothing and fashion. These are the kinds of words native English speakers use when talking about outfits, personal style, and what…

  29. Learn the English Phrases "to catch a break" and "if you catch my drift"

    · 4:12 · S7 E25

    Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "to catch a break" and "if you catch my drift" TRANSCRIPT: In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to catch a break.…

  30. Want to Think in English? Try This Daily Technique!

    · 4:02 · S7 E24

    In this English lesson, I’ll share with you a simple technique that can help you start thinking in English instead of translating from your native language. Many English learners ask how they can train their brain to…

  31. A Live English Question and Answer Lesson! Come And Join!

    · 1 h 00 min · S7 E23

    In this English lesson I will answer as many questions from you, the viewer, as I can in about an hours time. We'll start the English class at 10AM Eastern Standard Time, and you can submit questions to me as early as…

  32. Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing People Part 2! 😢🎻🎨

    · 25 min · S7 E22

    Welcome to part 2 of a series of English lessons about describing people. In this English class I will help you learn words we use to describe people. I'll be sure to help you learn the pronunciation of the word, its…

  33. Learn the English Phrases "pales in comparison" and "doesn't hold a candle to"

    · 4:09 · S7 E21

    In this English lesson I wanted to help you learn the English phrase pales in comparison. So when you're talking about two things and one thing is significantly bigger or better or different in a way than something…

  34. Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing People! 🧩👑🏈

    · 27 min · S7 E20

    In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases that can be used to describe people in English. These aren't easy words like short and tall, but rather more advance words we use to describe someone's…

  35. Learn the English Phrases "to learn something the hard way" and "That'll teach 'em!"

    · 4:08 · S7 E19

    Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases TO LEARN SOMETHING THE HARD WAY and THAT'LL TEACH'EM! TRANSCRIPT: In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to learn…

  36. Two of the Nicest English Phrases You Need to Know

    · 3:52 · S7 E18

    In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn two of the nicest phrases you can use in everyday English conversations. These simple phrases help you sound friendly, polite, and natural when you finish talking with…

  37. Let's Learn English! Topic: Science! 🥼🔬🧪

    · 23 min · S7 E17

    I'm not a Science expert, but I know enough to be able to teach an English lesson about it. Join me for an in depth look at the words and phrases we use when talking about Science in English! In this English lesson…

  38. Learn the English Phrases "to play dumb" and "dumb luck"

    · 4:00 · S7 E16

    Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases TO PLAY DUMB and DUMB LUCK. TRANSCRIPT: In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to play dumb. In English, when you…

  39. Learn These Gloomy English Words for a Dreary Day! ☁️🌧️🌨️

    · 7:10 · S7 E15

    In this English lesson I'll help you learn vocabulary that describes those days when the sun isn't shining. You’ll learn words and phrases like overcast, drab, dreary, gloomy, blah, glum, and miserable so you can…

  40. Let's Learn English! Topic: Buying and Selling! 💷🛍️💳

    · 28 min · S7 E14

    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…

  41. Learn the English Phrases "to shoot for" and "Oh, shoot!"

    · 4:06 · S7 E13

    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…

  42. Over 35 People Corrected My English… But Were They Right?

    · 5:46 · S7 E12

    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…

  43. A Live English Lesson with Bob - Bring Your Questions!

    · 1 h 04 min · S7 E11

    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…

  44. Let's Learn English! Topic: Fun and Quirky English Idioms 🍰🍎🏇

    · 27 min · S7 E10

    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…

  45. Learn the English Phrases "in good shape" and "in bad shape"

    · 4:18 · S7 E9

    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…

  46. The 3 English Study Habits That Actually Work (Stop Wasting Your Time) 🚀📚

    · 6:11 · S7 E8

    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…

  47. Let's Learn English! Topic: Cold and Snow Weather! 🛷🥶🧣

    · 28 min · S7 E7

    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…

  48. Learn the English phrases "Let's get this show on the road!" and "The show must go on!"

    · 4:41 · S7 E6

    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…

  49. Learn English Snow Vocabulary ❄️🚜 While Cleaning My Driveway With Me!

    · 6:03 · S7 E5

    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…

  50. Let's Learn English! Topic: Hard Working Verbs! 🧰🔧⚙️

    · 24 min · S7 E4

    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…

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