Learn English with Bob the Canadian

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 lesson I'll talk about the 10 most common reasons for being late, and what you would say if you were in that...

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 cleaning, to take out the garbage or trash, to wash the dishes, to rinse the dishes, toilet brush, and many m...

Sometimes you need to describe a situation and you might not know if you should use in, on, or between. Maybe you want to put your fingers in your ears, or you have something in your eye. Maybe a bee has flown up your nose, or you want to wear something on your wrist. In this English lesson I'll talk about all of those things!✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.comNote: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.yout...

Welcome to this free English lesson about plants. Plants are one of the coolest things on the planet earth, and if you want to be able to talk about them in English, then this lesson is for you! In this English class I will talk about plant vocabulary and I'll also be using a lot of English phrases to talk about plants.In this English lesson I will talk about: seeds, to plant, soil, ground, to germinate, sprout, root, to emerge, seedling, leaves, vegetable, crop, to grow, to harve...

Welcome to this English lesson about vehicles. I know that vehicle vocabulary is some of the first English vocabulary you learn, so as I teach some basic vocabulary I'll also make sure I teach some intermediate and advanced phrases that you can use when talking about vehicles.In this English video lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: behind the wheel, fender bender, to stop on a dime, trolley car, operator, forklift, driver, to do a wheelie, to do donuts, a burnout, launch mode, ...

It's an amazing spring day and I think that learning English outside, and learning some English words and phrases about spring is the thing to do!In this free English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: signs of spring, spring cleanup, spring cleaning, to bask in the sun, to repair, damage, spring flooding, to green up, mud puddle, campfire, firewood, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English class about spring and the outdoors. Have a great day!✅ Don't forget to visit the store! ht...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn the words and phrases you would use to talk about measurements.You'll learn words and phrases like: distance, length, width, inches, feet, light year, tape measure, measuring tape, scale, pound, lb, kilogram, kg, and many more!Support the Show.

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases we use to talk about cheating and lying. Unfortunately, not everyone tells the truth all the time. It can be hard to trust other humans because they sometimes cheat and lie to get ahead.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: adultery, to fudge, to cheat, to lie, shortcut, copy, plagiarism, to falsify, and many more.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about cheating! Have a great day!✅ Don't forget to visit ...

In this English lesson I'll take you to the shopping mall and help you learn some words and phrases that you can use when you going shopping and need to speak English!Field trips are always a fun time. On this field trip we'll learn English at the mall. You'll learn words and phrases like: shoe store, escalator, drug store, book store, sporting goods store, food court, shops versus stores, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson at the mall! It was fun to make!✅ Don't forget to visit th...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some words and phrases to talk about things that are below you. I'll make sure to focus on the things you'll see below you when you are in a building, and the things you see below you when you are outside. I'll teach you words, but I'll also use a lot of phrases that are common when talking about things that are on the floor or the ground.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: floor, ground, lawn/grass, bare feet, doormat, gravel...

In this English lesson I'll give you several examples on how to use AS ... AS phrases in English. You'll learn how to use these AS ... AS phrases with adjectives and adverbs.In this English lesson I'll give examples such as: as easy as pie, as busy as a bee, as flat as a pancake, as quickly as, as slowly as, and more!✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.comNote: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Welcome to this English lesson where you'll learn some common action movie vocabulary. Action movies are full of car chases, standoffs, heists, rescues and more! They are a blast to watch! In this free English lesson I'll teach you all the words and phrases you'll need to know to understand what is happening in this type of movie, and to be able to talk about it after you watch it.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: secret agent, spy, stunt, special effects, ...

In this video I answer some of your questions about me. It's not really an English lesson, but sometimes it's nice to know a bit more about the person you are watching to learn English.As promised here is a link to a full English transcript of the video. If you are having trouble understanding what I'm saying you can try reading it first. I hope it helps.Transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qedkALfWTDb1vx_kt1NUGe99iZvILzl0?usp=sharing✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://b...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some terms and phrases you can use to talk about secrets in English.Are you someone I can trust? Can I tell you a secret? Can you keep a secret? In this lesson I'll teach you some common terms and phrases about secrets like: to keep a secret, secret hideout, secret compartment, secret passageway, secret admirer, and many more.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about secrets. Have a great day!✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases to talk about things that are above you. I'll make sure to focus on the things you'll see above you when you are in a building, and the things you see above you when you outside either during the day or night.I'll teach you words, but I'll also use a lot of phrases that are common when talking about things that are on the ceiling or in the sky above.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: rafter, skylight, ceilin...

In this English lesson I'll talk about some common words and phrases we use to talk about a day off.Maybe you need to ask for a day off. Maybe you've been given a day off. Maybe you have a day off coming up and you want to be able to ask your co-workers if they have anything special planned.In this English lesson you'll learn how to have great English conversations about days off. Enjoy!✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.comNote: This is the audio portion of a Youtube E...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about personal hygiene. Specifically I'll teach you about the products we use to look good and smell nice.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: antiperspirant, deodorant, toiletries, body spray, cologne, perfume, feminine hygiene products, flosser, and many more.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about personal hygiene!✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.comNote: This is the audio portion of a...

I think that learning English will become much better in the future, and I think that future is soon.I think AI and Mixed Reality will soon help to create better virtual tutors, and cool virtual learning environments.The future looks bright for English learning!TRANSCRIPT:(Full transcript right here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qnySjEwROOMUWfX7No7AT5HC8Us4kkm5?usp=sharing )Well, hello everyone, and welcome to this English lesson, which isn't really an English lesson. It's more jus...

Welcome to this free English lesson about comfort. As we all know, our days can be quite busy, and hopefully you find time to sit down, unwind, and do something comfortable. There are a lot of English words and phrases that I will teach you in this lesson about comfort. Once you've watch this class, you'll have learned how to use them and you'll know their meanings and hopefully you can enjoy a comfortable evening later today!In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases lik...

I've been thinking a bit lately about how I would learn English if I wasn't an English speaker. In this English lesson I talk about the 8 things I would do as a new learner that I think would help me.As a language teacher I sometimes find that I forget what it might be like to be the language learner. The more I imagined myself learning English, the more I thought this video would be helpful for some of you.I hope you enjoy this English lesson and I hope my 8 tips work for you as well. Have a...

Welcome to part 4 of this four part series on phrasal verbs. In this English lesson I'll once again help you learn 25 common phrasal verbs that we use all the time in English.In this English lesson you'll learn phrasal verbs like: to crack up, to settle down, to beef up, to chicken out, to crack down on, and many more.I hope you enjoy this English class on phrasal verbs. Have a great day.✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.comNote: This is the audio portion of a Youtube ...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some phrases you can use to talk about the morning. You'll learn words and phrases like: sunset, sunrise, the crack of dawn, bright and early, wakey wakey and more!✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.comNote: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z7q3bz30no or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Morning"Support the Show.

Welcome to part 3 of my phrasal verb series. In this English lesson I'll help you learn just over 25 more phrasal verbs. I'll be sure to teach you the meaning, show a picture, and give you a few example sentences.In this English lesson you'll learn phrasal verbs like: to split up, to sort out, to kick out, to grow apart, to hang around, to hang around with, to run out of, to catch on, to cut out, to do up, to fall for something, to fall for someone, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English...

Welcome to part 2 of my series of English lessons about phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are one of the most important things to understand when you are learning English. In this lesson I'll help you learn another 25 phrasal verbs and I'll do that by showing you an image, giving you a good explanation, and by using the phrasal verbs in example sentences.In this English lesson you'll learn phrasal verbs like: to look down on, to come down with, to screw up, to lay off, to check out, to kick ...

Learning English takes time and patience. There are so many words, rules, and unique phrases. Some learners might find it hard to understand advanced sentences, pronunciation, and grammar. But, remember, learning slowly and methodically is actually good. It helps you really get the basics, which is important for your learning.In this English lesson I'll encourage you to learn at a steady pace, and at the same time I'll teach you 7 very common English sayings and phrases about this approach to...

Welcome to this English lesson on phrasal verbs. This is part one of a series of English classes where I will help you learn phrasal verbs. In English, phrasal verbs are quite common. Although you can get by without saying them, you'll really need to know them when reading and having conversations.Because of that, I don't think the importance of knowing phrasal verbs can be stressed enough. All of the phrasal verbs that I will teach you in this lesson are quite common, and I'll help make them...

In this English lesson I will teach you 5 things that you can start doing today that will help improve your English learning. You might be surprised at how easy it can be to make your learning go a bit better. These suggestions are quite straightforward and I guarantee you will find them helpful!Have a great day and thanks for watching this English lesson!✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.comNote: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watc...

In this free English lesson you will learn words and phrases about space. It's fun to ook up at the night sky and to talk about the moon and the stars! In this English class I'll be sure to talk about all aspects of the amazing world above us (and the vehicles we us to get there!).In this English class you'll learn words and phrases like: solar system, astronomer, astronomy, telescope, observatory, astronaut, space station, orbit, planet, black hole, moon, sun, stars, constellation, asteroid,...

In this free English lesson you'll learn how to pronounce some challenging English words. Some of them seem hard to pronounce when you see them, but are actually quite simple. Some of these words look like a mouthful, and they actually are!I'll be sure to help you learn all of the correct, proper and common pronunciations for each word, and give you pictures to help you remember the meaning.In this free English lesson you'll learn vocabulary like: squirrel, stethoscope, rural, bouquet, espres...

In this free English lesson I will help you learn some common English acronyms. Acronyms are short forms of words made up of only their first letters using capital letters. There are quite a few that we use in everyday English conversation. As an English learner you'll want to be familiar with all of them.In this English lesson I'll go over acronyms like: ASAP, ID, RAM, ETA, FBI, TBA, RIP, ESL, PC, GMO, MIA, K9, PIN, SUV, EST , and many more.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about ac...

I believe that it is a good idea to learn all kinds of English phrases. It's good to learn happy, nice phrases that you can use them to say happy, nice things.It's also good to learn mean and rude English phrases so that you can recognize and understand them when you hear them on a TV show or read them. It's great to understand what the character or actor is saying. In this English lesson I'll teach you 10 of these phrases. Phrases you should know, but would be rude or mean to use.In this Eng...

In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases to talk about things that are obsolete. When something is obsolete it means that it is not longer used, or not very many people use it anymore. There are many things that have become obsolete over the last few decades. In this English class I'll talk about over 30 of them.You'll learn vocabulary like: fax machines, snail mail, rolodex, alarm clocks, pagers, cassettes, compact discs, encyclopedias, answering machines, movie rentals, floppy ...

In the free English lesson you'll learn words and phrases you can use to talk about emergency preparedness. What is emergency preparedness? Well, there are things that you should just be ready for. Sometimes the power goes out. Sometimes there is flooding. Sometimes a storm is approaching that might affect your life!In all those situations, it is always good to be prepared!In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: first aid kit, flashlight, torch, generator, flare, fire exti...

In this English lesson you'll learn some handy phrases to use when you make a mistake. We all make mistakes, and knowing how to talk about mistakes is always a cool thing to know how to do.In this lesson I'll talk about a mistake I made, and give you a few example sentences to show you how I would talk about that mistake. You can use my examples for your own conversations in the future.There's even a bonus phrase that you'll learn to talk about making mistakes when doing math or calculations....

In this English lesson you'll learn some words and phrases that we use to talk about appliances. Appliances (large and small) are machine we us to prepare food. In this lesson I'll help you learn over 25 English vocabulary words for appliances that you'll find in the kitchen.In this free English class you'll learn words like: kitchen timer, food processor, blender, mixer, bread machine, waffle maker, waffle iron, toaster, toaster oven, stove, oven, microwave, deep fryer, air fryer, rice cooke...

In this English lesson I will help you learn how to describe your symptoms when you are sick. These words and phrases will help you if you need to go to the doctor and speak in English.You'll learn how to describe a fever, stuffy nose, cough, aches, pain, upset stomach, and more!Support the Show.

Welcome to this English lesson about factories. Factories are large buildings or groups of building that make things. Factories allow us to mass produce the things we buy and some of the things we eat. In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases that you can use to talk about factories.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: factory floor, plant, mill, foundry, refinery, smokestack, quality control, work boots, work gloves, conveyor belt, assembl...

In this English lesson you'll learn 8 different idioms that you can use when you're talking about work. Each of these are quite common. In fact I heard 5 of these just over the past few days. I'll be sure to explain the meaning, and also give you a number of example sentences as well. You'll also be able to hear the pronunciation as I use each of them numerous times.In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to roll up your sleeves, to bend over backwards, to get cracking, to go the ...

In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases that you can use to talk about a school classroom in English. Whether you are learning English as a student, or if you are a parent or teacher, this lesson is a great review of English school vocabulary and also gives several example phrases where each word is used in context.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: notebook, textbook, file cabinet, pen, pencil, highlighter, pencil case, student desk, teacher desk, w...

In this English lesson I will help you learn how to describe the things you do with things. I know this sounds like a strange topic, but the other day I ejected a DVD from a DVD player and then later in the day I crumpled up a piece of paper. I thought, I should teach these words, so in this free English class I will!In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: extend, collapse, crumple, eject, stack, rearrange, insert, prop up, take down, unfurl, box up, plunge, measure and ma...

Have you ever learned English in nature? In this English lesson I take you to a hiking trail near me and teach you all of the words and phrases you'll need to know to have a conversation about hiking.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: trail, path, treacherous, to twist and ankle, fresh air, spectacular view, sign, observation deck, gear, hiking boots, dangerous animals, racoon, skunk, and more.You'll even see a squirrel and hear me say the word, which is supposed ...

Welcome to this English lesson about sleep. During the day, we're all awake, but at night we sleep. It's something that all humans do. An important part of staying healthy is to get a good night's sleep. When we don't, it hard for us to do things during the day. In fact, getting a good night's sleep can help improve your English learning!In this free English class you'll learn words and phrase like: to nod off, to snore, to sleep in, to sleep through, to snooze, insomnia, sleeping pills, to r...

In this English lesson we'll visit some scary places (during the day!). Learning English isn't always going to be a fun and happy experience. Sometimes you need to learn words and phrases about things you don't like as well. Come with me and we'll visit 5 different scary places and I'll teach some English along the way.While we're there I'll help you learn English words and phrases like: scary, creepy, spooky, afraid of heights, derelict, abandoned, worn out, disrepair, neglected, haunted, ee...

If you're hungry, then you've come to the right English lesson! Welcome to this English class about snacks! I'm assuming we all love to eat snacks. Sometimes we eat things that are healthy, sometimes sweet, and sometimes we eat salty snacks.There's nothing quite like sitting down at coffee time to have a snack! I love them!In this English lesson you will learn words and phrases like: vending machine, snack food aisle, ice cream cone, popcorn, chocolate bar, candy bar, donut, muffin, cupcake, ...

Welcome to this English lesson about outdoor chores. If you have a yard, you need to take care of it. If you have a dog, you need to clean up after it. If you have a car, you might like to wash it sometimes. If you live in a place like me, and the leaves fall off of trees, you need to clean them up. In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about outdoor chores.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: walk the dog, clean up after t...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about new things that have been invented in the last 20 years or so. You'll learn the names of over 30 new inventions that simply weren't around when I was younger. Some weren't even around 5 years ago!In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: GPS, VR, AI, LED bulb, foldable phone, robot, facial recognition, fingerprint scanner, touchscreen, smartwatch, 3D printer, all day battery life, self-driving car, streaming, drone, smart ring...

Do you want to learn English at a farmers market? Come with me for this outdoor class at my local market and I'll help you learn over 25 English words and phrases that we use when shopping at the market.Each week Jen and I go to our local market to sell our flowers. This past week while we were there I decided to make an English lesson. It was fun to think of all the vocabulary that I could teach you at this market.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: vendor, canopy, he...

In this English lesson you'll learn about shopping. Shopping is a common activity around the world and learning to talk about it in English is very important. In this free English lesson you will learn the vocabulary you need to talk about shopping. On any given day here in Canada shoppers will be at markets, at the mall, and at shops and stores to buy things. Because this is such an integral part of our daily lives, it's important that you learn the vocabulary you'll need to talk about it.In...

In this English lesson you'll come with me to several different places and I'll help you learn how to describe them. I start at one lake and end the day at another, and along the way I make some stops to teach some English words and phrases to describe each place.In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: remote, secluded, out of the way, the middle of nowhere, down the road, up the street, and more!I hope you enjoy this free English class on how to describe places!Note: This is the ...

In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases about Health Care and Medicine. This topic has always been very popular, and although I did this lesson a few years ago, it's worth repeating. It seems that many people who are learning English are curious to know this vocabulary for when they are visiting a hospital and talking to a doctor or nurse.In this lesson I will help you learn the English meaning, and English pronunciation of over 40 English words that you would use when vis...

In this English lesson I will teach you English at the gym. You'll learn several words and phrases that you can use to talk about getting in shape! In fact, that's one of the phrases. When you go to the gym regularly eventually we would describe you as being in shape or fit.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to be in shape, to be fit, barbell, dumbbell, kettlebell, resistance band, weight training, membership, cardio, elliptical, weight machine, stretching, to warm up...

It is fun to play games. As you learn English it is fun to learn all the words and phrases you need to know in order to play and talk about games. We play a lot of games inside when the weather starts to get cooler. In this English lesson I'll teach you about the words and phrases we use to talk about board games and card games.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: to take turns, clockwise, to shuffle, to deal, dice, card table, board games, card games, partners, rul...

Welcome to this English class about phrasal verbs that you can use at work. We use phrasal verbs in English all the time, and we use them a lot during the work day when we are doing our jobs. I don't think I can stress enough the importance of knowing phrasal verbs. All of the phrasal verbs in this lesson are quite common, and we use them all the time. Even if you don't use them in your own English conversations, you'll want to know their meanings if you read them or hear them.In this English...

In this English lesson you'll learn the words and phrases we use to describe the sounds our bodies make. Our bodies make sounds after we've eaten a meal, when we are hungry, and when we're sick. There are also actions we do to make sounds with our hands and our breathing to express ourselves. In this free English class you'll learn over 25 of these words and phrases.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: sigh, wheeze, fart, burp, belch, to clear your throat, to snap your ...

I've wanted to create an English lesson for a while now using something called Generative Fill. This is a graphic design AI that can create scenes from thin air. In this English lesson I used a video of myself, and licensed footage from Storyblocks and then had Photoshop create a fill between them using AI.The results were a lot of fun. I know this English class is a bit random, but I think you'll enjoy it anyways. I had a lot of fun making it, and that usually means English learners enjoy wa...

Things connect to other things. We attach things to other things. It's important when learning English to know how to talk about these things. We connect things every day! We connect trailers to cars. We connect wires to outlets. We attach things to our clothing.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: hitch, connect, loop, latch, clasp, to plug in, to unplug, jack, button, socket, zipper, knot, link, loop, port and many more!I hope you enjoy this free English class about c...

Do you want to learn how to order food at a restaurant drive-thru in English? In this English lesson I go to 4 restaurants and order food from the drive-thru. A drive-thru is a convenient way to order food without getting out of your car! As I go through the drive-thru I will help you learn 4 different ways to order food in English.It is always a log of fun to teach this English lesson in the real world at actual restaurants! Come with me as I order cheeseburgers, hamburgers, chicken burgers,...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to describe the different types of conversations people can have. Sometimes people get a talking to, sometimes they have a heart to heart, and sometimes they just sit and chat. In this free English class I'll explain the difference between all of these.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to catch up, to reminisce, casual conversation, gossip, over your head, to make amends, heart to heart, a talking to, to flirt, to argue,...

In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases to describe food. We all love food, so it is one of the most common topics when learning a language. In this English class two teachers try food from around the world, and comment in a natural way about what they are eating.You'll learn to describe spicy food, crunchy food, unique food, sweet food, salty food, and many more types of food.You might even recognize some of the things we try as all of this food is from around the world. Nothin...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases so you can talk about millionaires, multi-millionaires, and billionaires. I know none of you have this kind of money, but it does seem like many of the TV shows and movies that you may watch to learn English have wealthy people in them. If you want to be able to talk about them after watching them, this lesson will give you the vocabulary to do just that.In this English class you'll learn words and phrases like: mansion, penthouse, ...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases to describe the things you are going to buy, or things you've already bought. Sometimes you buy something and you're happy with it, and in this English class you'll learn how to describe why you're happy. Sometimes you buy things and you're not happy with them. In this lesson you'll learn how to describe that as well.In this video you'll learn words and phrases like: premium, top-of-the-line, junk, high quality, low quality, flawles...

Once again, let's go and learn English at one of my local parks! You can consider this part 2 of my much earlier (years ago!) English lesson about parks. Parks are great places to go when you want to play some soccer, go for a run, watch your kids play on the playground, or maybe even have a snack! It's just a great place to go to get away from the busy parts of life.You can even go to the park to learn some English!I thought it would be a good idea to revisit this lesson and take you t...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some new vocabulary to talk about gigantic things. The world around us is filled with things of all sizes. Some things are small, and some are gigantic! Sometimes we need to stand back and look at something from a distance in order to see it because it is so big. In this English class I will be talking about over 25 of these types of things. This will be an English lesson about the gigantic things in the world around us.In this English lesson y...

In this English lesson I'll help you with the pronunciation and meaning of the following words: Though, Thought, Tough, Thorough, Through, and Throughout. They all look similar, but have different pronunciations and different meanings. As an English learner this can be very confusing. In this lesson I'll try to explain things as clearly as possible.Throughout the lesson I'll be sure to go to different locations so that you have something fun to look at as I teach. That way, if the English les...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some English phrases about time. Being able to talk about time in English is very important, and there are a lot of phrases about time. This lesson will not be about how to tell time, like saying, "It's 10 AM". Instead it will be about phrases with the word time in it. As the lesson goes on you'll see what I mean.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: timetable, time off, time change, time difference, time zone, time travel...

In this English lesson I'll share my personal opinion on what type of studying you should be doing in the morning, during the day and at night.In the morning you are fresh, so it's a great time of day to do some of the harder English studying. Midday is usually busy, and you might only have ten minutes on your lunch break to learn some English with your phone. In the evening, you might be a bit tired, so it's a great time for listening to some music or a podcast.Studying English at different ...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some new vocabulary to talk about tiny things. The world around us is filled with things we can see, but there are also things that are really, really tiny and hard to see. Sometimes we need to look closely or use a microscope to see those things. In this English class I will be talking about over 30 of these types of things. A lesson about the tiny things in the world around us.In this English lesson you'll learn words like: atom, molecule, bacteria...

Welcome to this English lesson about walking. As some of you know I like teaching English and I like walking to stay in shape. I thought it was a good time to teach a lesson about all the words and phrases we use to talk about walking. Hopefully you'll learn something new, and hopefully it will inspire you to keep walking or to take up walking.In this free English class I'll help you learn words and phrases like: oncoming traffic, on foot, pedestrian, stroll, brisk walk, power walk, hike, hik...

In this English lesson you'll learn about some of the parts of the things around us. This will be a very technical lesson, but I assure you that all of the vocabulary words are very common in the English language. If you ever need to get your car repaired, or buy a replacement part for something you own this lesson will come in handy.In this free English class you'll learn words like: sprocket, socket, gear, pulley, belt, chain, filter, shield, rod, bar, belt, shaft, bearing, cable, strap and...

I'll be honest. This is might be more of a fun English lesson for me than for you, but maybe you'll enjoy it too! We'll see. In this lesson I'll talk about the things we put on top of other food. Mostly I'll be talking about ice cream, pizza, and hamburgers, but some of these toppings can be used on other things as well.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: sprinkles, chocolate syrup, maraschino cherry, pepperoni, mozzarella, olive, hot peppers, caramel syrup, whipped cr...

Well, hello and welcome to this video. It's not an English lesson this week, sorry about that. If you were hoping to have this really well-made English lesson, this is not it, this is just an update on Bob's life. It's a good update, by the way, nothing serious. But by the way, if you do want it to be somewhat of an English lesson, you could read the transcript in the description below before you watch this, you could hit pause right now, read that, and then watch it, that's a good activity w...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about forgetfulness. As humans, we tend to forget things. Sometimes we forget little things, like turning a light off at night, and sometimes we forget big things like taking a cake out of the oven.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases you can use to talk about forgetfulness.You'll learn words and phrases like: turn off the stove, turn off the lights, lock your car, birthday, take your pills, reminder, timer, pay a bil...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about obligations. Sometimes in life you can choose to do things. Sometimes in life you can choose not to do things. Sometimes though, you have no choice. There are things you must do. These are called obligations.In this lesson I'll teach you seven common ways that we talk about obligations in English. You'll learn the most common ways, some informal ways, and some formal ways to talk about the things in life you must do.In fact, I've us...

Welcome to this English lesson about things that you will find inside of other things. Have you ever noticed that donuts sometimes have a filling? Have you noticed that your chocolate Easter bunny is sometimes hollow? In this free English class we'll go over a number of vocabulary words that you can use when describing things that have other things inside of them.In this English lesson you'll learn words like: raisin, filling, filament, core, pit, seed, chocolate chip, pearl, battery, lead, i...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to describe being excited for something. There always seems to be something exciting happening in the future, and it's fun to be able to describe that excitement to someone in an English conversation.In this free English class you'll learn a number of ways to describe how you're feeling. You'll learn phrases like: I can't wait. I'm pumped. I can hardly wait. I'm looking forward to.. and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about describing y...

Welcome to this English lesson about things that you will find on other things. Have you ever noticed that students like to put stickers on their laptops? Have you noticed that your microwave has buttons on the front? In this free English class we'll go over a number of vocabulary words that you can use when describing things that have other things on them.In this English lesson you'll learn words like: sticker, label, magnet, handle, panel, knob, screen, flap, dial, QR code, engraving, clip,...

Welcome to this English lesson where you'll learn phrases about time that also happen to have the word "time" in them. Often in an English conversation you'll need to describe time in some way. People often have lots of time, not enough time, or just enough time and they'll describe those situations using the phrases in this lesson.In this English class you'll learn phrases like: time off, on time, just in time, crunch time, time to kill, and many more.I hope you enjoy this English lesson abo...

Welcome to this English lesson about rudeness. People are sometimes polite, but sometimes people are rude. Sometimes people say things or do things that just aren't very nice. In this English lesson I'll help you learn 35 words and phrases that we use in English conversation when talking about rudeness.In this English lesson you'll learn words like: inconsiderate, insensitive, offensive, polite, impolite, bullying, lying, cheating, stealing, and more!I hope you enjoy this English class about ...

Are you ready for an English lesson about small talk? Small talk refers to really simple English conversations that English speakers have with other people. There are some common questions asked with small talk, and in this lesson I'll teach you a common positive and negative answer for each of them.These questions will cover talking about your day, a recent movie, a recent trip, a recent game you watched and more!I hope this English video lesson helps you a lot! Have a great day ...

If you're like me, you enjoy a good superhero movie. As an English learner though, you might not be familiar with some of the vocabulary used in these movies. In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases that are commonly used in superhero movies. Next time you see your English speaking friends, you'll be able to have a great conversation with them about the film!In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: superhero, alter ego, secret hideout, secret identi...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn 8 new vocabulary words and 8 words that mean the exact opposite. In English, when you add the prefix DIS- to some words, it will create a new word with the opposite meaning. In this English class I'll give help you learn the new words and their meanings.In this video you'll learn: agree and disagree, obey and disobey, satisfaction and dissatisfaction, appear and disappear, honest and dishonest, like and dislike, connect and disconnect, and advantage ...

Welcome to part 2 of my English lessons about action verbs. Describing the actions that people do is an important part of learning English. In this video I'll go over some more intermediate (but still very common) action verbs that we use in everyday English.In this free English class you'll learn verbs like: to swat, to slide, to pounce, to slam, to scrape, to fluff, to measure, to yank, to shove, and many more!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch r...

As you learn English it is important to have a daily routine. It can also be important to add challenges every once in a while to push yourself a little bit. In this English lesson I'll explain 5 things that you can do to challenge yourself. These are five English study methods that can make you English learning a bit more exciting.In this English class I'll recommend things like: turning off the subtitles, working on your weakest area, reading an entire novel, learning 300 English vocabulary...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about driving.Before I continue though, I want to thank Mohd Ags for the idea, and for sending me his notes so I could use them to make this lesson. Awesome work! Thanks Mohd!It's nice to use a car or van to get around. It's nice to be able to go places whenever we want to. It's also nice to be able to have good English conversations about your driving and your trips. In this English lesson you'll learn how to do...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some common English phrases that we use when talking about being busy. These aren't just different ways to say you are busy. They are the phrases you would use to talk about getting things done when you're busy. They are phrases that will help you have great English conversations while explaining to someone how busy you are.In this free English lesson you'll learn phrases like: baby steps, every little bit counts, one step at a time, one day at...

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases about exercise. As you know it is very important to get regular exercise. Some of us (me included) sit around too much and eat too much even though doctors then tell us we need to be active, exercise more, and eat healthy food.In this English lesson about exercise and fitness I'll help you learn English phrases like, "...to hit the gym...", and "...to go for brisk walk...", and "to break a sweat".I hope you enjoy this Engl...

Welcome to this English lesson where you will learn some different ways to say "yes" and "no". As you know, in conversations, it's good to use a variety of expressions to communicate effectively. In this lesson I'll cover several different words and phrases that you can use to respond positively or negatively depending on what you are talking about.We'll have a look at different ways you can say "yes." For example, you can say "For sure!," "Sure thing!," "I'd love to." I'll help you learn the...

In this video I will be answering some questions that some of you submitted to me last week. As you listen to me answer these questions I hope you can use some of my answers as templates to create your own answers if you were asked the same questions.So, not really an English lesson this week, more of a video about me and my life, but you can always find a way to make it an English lesson.Thanks to Mike from Teacher Mike English @TeacherMikeEnglish and Brent from Speak English wi...

It's nice to be nice! In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about being nice to someone. It's always a good idea to make someone's day better. If you did everything on this list, people would really appreciate you!In this English lesson you'll learn phrases like: look after someone's dog, lend someone a hand, take someone out for lunch, spend time with someone, pick up the tab for someone, offer to help someone, give directions to someone, and many m...

In this English lesson I'll teach you ten different ways to keep an English conversation going. I'm sure you've experienced this: You start a conversation, and it gets to a point where neither person knows what to talk about next and you just stare at each other not knowing what to do.This is where, as an English learner, you need to be prepared in advance! In this lesson you'll learn how to start statements or questions to help restart the conversation. You can take each of these starter sen...

Welcome to this English lesson about our amazing world. I'm always surprised by just how spectacular the world around us is. There are deserts, volcanoes, and so many other natural things that I just find awe inspiring.In this English lesson you'll learn the following words and some phrases that go with them: waterfall, rapids, canyon, cliff, valley, plains, beach, iceberg, glacier, cave, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English class about the amazing natural world around us!Note: This is...

In this English lesson I will talk about how much I hate scams, and I'll help you learn the common words and phrases we use in English to talk about scams. Scams are situations where someone tries to trick you into giving them money, items, or personal information. There are many scams around, especially on the internet.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like scam, scammer, to scam, phishing, to fall for, to walk away, a rip-off, a fake, counterfeit, a knockoff, to get ...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn over 30 English action verbs. I'm going to start with the basic verbs, and this will eventually become a series. Even though the words in this lesson are meant for beginners, be sure to follow along as I will also use more advanced words for each verb. For instance, when I talk about "walk", I will also talk about "stroll" and "brisk walk". In some ways this will be an English lesson for all levels!In this free English class you'll learn words ...

In this English lesson you'll learn about collocations with the word "and". Collocations are words that frequently appear together in the English language, and learning them can help improve your fluency and make your English sound more natural.In this lesson, I will help you learn common collocations with "and" and how to use them in context. You'll learn English collocations like, "slip and fall", "pros and cons", "facts and figures", "wear and tear", and many more.You will learn what each ...

In this English lesson you'll learn how to describe things that move. As you look around you you'll see things that do nothing, but you'll also see things that move in some way.In this free English class you'l learn words like: flicker, rotate, flip, turn, flutter, swing, hover, slide, jiggle, float, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about things in motion. I enjoyed making it, and you'll see why if you watch!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which y...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn the English equivalent of some very common things that kids say. This lesson is based on my own experience as a dad. Jen and I have 5 kids, and I think we've heard it all!I thought I would come up with a list of the 5 most common things we hear. These are questions or statements that our kids have said over the past years, and continue to say now.As an English learner you'll be able to learn these common phrases quickly and I hope they help you in yo...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases that you can use to talk about personal transportation. There are of course large modes of transportation, but in this lesson I'll focus on the ways to move yourself that just move you, and maybe one other person.In this free English class you'll learn words like: scooter, rollerblades, skateboard, electric skateboard, electric bike, ATV, kayak, motorcycle, moped, hang glider, wingsuit, side-by-side, and many more!I hope you enjoy t...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about questions that you should never ask in English. There are certain questions that are considered rude or inappropriate in English (an in many other languages!) if asked in the wrong situations. Some questions are never asked, and others have their own time and place so it's important to be aware of them.It's important as an English learner to know when a question is impolite, rude, or considered an invasion of privacy. If someone wants to ...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about all the action verbs you would use in the kitchen. Even if you don't like to cook or bake you will learn some important words in this lesson. After all, every English learner likes to eat, so learning action verbs to use when talking about the kitchen is a great idea.In this free English class you'll learn verbs like: grate, simmer, boil, scramble, drain, grease, cook, bake, stir, mix, add, flip, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English less...