Learn English with Bob the Canadian
This podcast helps you learn English with weekly lessons and Q&A sessions. Bob the Canadian, a YouTube English teacher, answers your questions about the language. Each episode covers a specific topic to improve your vocabulary and grammar. It's designed for learners of all levels who want to practice listening and speaking.
Episodes
Let's Learn English! How to Talk About Things You're Thankful For! 🍁
In this English lesson, I'll help you learn how to talk about the things you're thankful for! It's Thanksgiving Day here in Canada, so I thought it would be a great time to teach you some natural English sentences and phrases you can use to express gratitude.In this lesson, I'll share four things I'm thankful for: my family, my health, my teaching job, and all of you who watch
Let's Learn English! Topic: Fast and Furious Vocabulary! 🚲🏍️🚗
In this English lesson, I'll help you learn how to talk about stunts, tricks, and dangerous behaviour in everyday English. Do you know what it means to pop a wheelie, to peel out, or to do a burnout? What about to drift, to catch some air, or to lay rubber? In this English lesson, you'll learn over 20 common English phrases used to describe exciting stunts, crazy tricks, and dangerous beha
Learn the English Phrases "track record" and "to get sidetracked"
In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase "track record." When you refer to someone's track record, you're talking about how they've performed in the past. As a teacher, I think I have a good track record when it comes to doing my job well.I've done this job for almost 30 years. Wait, has it been 30 years? It's certainly been a long time, a
12 English Phrases You NEED to Know to Make Progress!
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Let's Learn English! Topic: Damage and Wear! 😎🚙🚪
In this English lesson I’ll help you learn useful words and phrases for describing damage and wear. These are common English words you can use when talking about things that are old, broken, damaged, or simply showing signs of regular use.You’ll learn words like scratched, scuffed, dented, cracked, chipped, torn, ripped, frayed, worn, worn out, faded, stained, rusty, corroded, peeling, flaking, wa
Learn the English Phrases "You can't take it with you!" and "YOLO!"
Read along to learn the English phrases YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU and YOLO!In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English saying, "You can't take it with you." When you say you can't take it with you in English, it's a humorous way to talk about the fact that when you die, it's a loud train, eh? Can you guys hear that? I'll just keep going.It'
Shut Up! and 7 More Ways to Express Disbelief in English
Shut up! Wait. Isn’t that a rude way to tell someone to stop talking? Usually, yes, but in casual, informal English, “Shut up!” can also be a funny way to express disbelief when someone tells you something surprising or exciting.In this English lesson, you’ll learn common phrases English speakers use when talking to friends or family when they can’t quite believe what they’ve just heard.You’ll lea
Let's Learn English! Topic: Flowers! 🌷🌹🌻
In this English lesson I'll help you learn the names of about 30 common flowers from my part of the world, and how to talk about them naturally in English. We’ll look at flowers you might see in gardens, bouquets, flower shops, parks, and even growing wild in fields and meadows.You’ll learn familiar flowers like roses, sunflowers, tulips, daisies, and lilies, as well as flowers such as lisiant
Learn the English Phrases "that kind of money" and "rolling in it"
In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase "that kind of money." We use this phrase in a humorous way to talk about really, really wealthy people. You might be wondering, Bob, why don't you have a Ferrari? Why don't you have a Lamborghini? Well, it's because I don't have that kind of money.That kind of money is a phrase to refer to people like E
I Survived! 8 English Phrases to Use After Difficult Situations
In this English lesson, you’ll learn 8 common English phrases that you can use after doing something difficult, stressful, or challenging.Sometimes we use these phrases seriously, and sometimes we use them as funny exaggerations. You might say “I survived!” after your first week back at work, “What a relief!” after finding something you lost, or “The hard part is over” after finishing something st
Let's Learn English! Topic: Change! 🍅🍂🚪
In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about change in English. Things around us are constantly changing. Fruit ripens, colours fade, people age, weather conditions worsen, and old things can deteriorate.In this free English class, I’ll teach you common words and phrases we use when talking about change. You’ll learn how to use to change, to change into, to turn into, to become
Learn the English Phrases "the real deal" and "to keep it real"
In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase "the real deal." If you say someone is the real deal, it means they're really good at what they do. If you think about the sport of soccer or football, and you think about a player like Messi, he's the real deal.When he plays soccer, it's obvious that he knows how to play the game at a very high level. If you were to go see some
Talking about Likes and Dislikes in English - A Real English Conversation with Bob and Jen
In this English lesson, you’ll join Jen and me for a relaxed English conversation about the things we like, don’t like, and prefer!This lesson is a little different from my usual English lessons. My daughter is behind the camera asking us questions, and Jen and I answer them naturally. You’ll hear us talk about food, flowers, family, work, movies, TV shows, and more.You’ll hear questions like: Wha
Let's Learn English! Topic: Action Verbs! 🤲😎🌷
In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn some common English action verbs that you might not know yet! Action verbs are an important part of everyday English, and learning them will help you describe what you and other people are doing more clearly and naturally.In this lesson, you’ll learn English verbs like: bend, kneel, lean, stomp, march, chase, drag, stack, press, scratch, rip, mop, pedal,
Learn the English Phrases "Good catch!" and "a real catch"
In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase "good catch." We say this phrase when someone else tells us about a mistake we've made. Let's say you put two big crates on the back of a truck, and you put straps on the one crate to hold it down, and you forgot about the second one, and someone said to you, "Hey, you forgot to put straps on that crate.&q
English Slang: 12 Words You Need to Know!
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Let's Learn English! Topic: The Outside of Things! 🍞🍫🍌
In this English lesson, I'll help you learn English vocabulary for talking about the outside of things! English has many different words for the outer part, surface, or covering of something. A banana has a peel, an egg has a shell, a tree has bark, a loaf of bread has a crust, and a fish has scales. But those are just a few examples. There are many more useful words to learn!In this English c
Learn the English Phrases "Go figure!" and "Tell me about it!"
Read along to learn the English phrases GO FIGURE! and TELL ME ABOUT IT!In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase "go figure." When you say to someone "go figure," it means there's a situation that is illogical and doesn't make any sense and is hard to understand. Here's a great example: in Canada, gas is a dollar seventy a liter, and the
How to Talk About Clothes & How People Dress in English! 👕👔🧥
In this English lesson, you’ll learn common words and phrases you can use to talk about clothes and describe how people are dressed. You’ll learn phrases like dressed for the weather, dressed for success, dressed to impress, dressed for work, dressed in layers, and dressed for the occasion.I’ll also explain the difference between being overdressed and underdressed, what we mean by work clothes and
Let's Learn English! Topic: Phrasal Verbs I Haven't Taught You Yet! 💑🧳🍕
In this English lesson I'll help you learn 25 common phrasal verbs that I haven’t taught in one of my lessons yet! Phrasal verbs are extremely common in everyday English, so learning more of them can help you understand English conversations, movies, TV shows, and native English speakers.In this free English class, I’ll help you learn phrasal verbs like to break up, to break out, to bring back
Learn the English Phrases "there's something to be said for" and "that having been said"
Read along to learn the English phrases THERE'S SOMETHING TO BE SAID FOR and THAT HAVING BEEN SAID / THAT BEING SAIDIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase, "There's something to be said for," and then after that phrase, you mention something. There's something to be said for exercise. It really makes you feel good. So when you use this phrase, y
How To Describe Yourself In English Part 2! (Also Some Things You Might Not Know About Me!)
In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to describe yourself in English by listening to me answer questions about my life, personality, interests, childhood, family, work, and more. Many of you asked me a lot of interesting questions, and I chose some of my favourites to answer. As you listen, pay attention to how I organize my answers and the words and phrases I use to talk naturally about mysel
Let's Learn English! Topic: Types of Messages! 📫🔔📝 TOEIC TOEFL IELTS Prep
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 confir
Learn the English Phrases "almost never" and "hardly ever"
In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase almost never. When you say that you do something almost never, it means you do do it. I just used the word do two times in a row. That's kind of a funny thing with the English language, isn't it? You do do that thing, but just not very often.I'm in a town today called Beamsville. And I almost never come to this town.
10 Mistakes People Make When Learning English!
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Let's Learn English: Topic: Attachments, Addons, Doodads, and More! 📥🎮🚗
In this English lesson, you’ll learn vocabulary for the extra things, parts, features, and accessories that come with products or can be added to them.You’ll learn useful words like attachment, add-on, doodad, accessory, extension, expansion, upgrade, bonus, option, feature, module, plugin, adapter, spare, refill, sleeve, cover, and carrying case.I’ll also teach you some very common phrases that y
Learn the English Phrases "to hit the ground running" and "to throw your hat in the ring"
Read along to learn the English phrases TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING and TO THROW YOUR HAT IN THE RINGIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to hit the ground running. When you're about to do something, if you are completely prepared and you have lots of energy and you're ready to do it, we say that you are ready to hit the ground running. We always want student
3 Goals You Can Set To Help Improve Your English 🎯
In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to set goals that will actually help you improve your English over time. Learning a language takes consistency, and having goals can make it much easier to stay motivated and keep making progress.In this lesson you'll learn about three different types of English learning goals: daily goals with a clear finish line, long-term goals that prepare
Let's Learn English! Topic: NO! 🚷🚯🚳
In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to understand many of the common signs you'll see that tell you what you are not allowed to do. Whether you're traveling, visiting a park, store, beach, campground, or public building, these signs are everywhere, and understanding them will help you avoid confusion and follow the rules.In this English class you'll learn phrases like: n
Learn the English Phrases "for the sake of" and "for old times sake"
Read along to learn the English phrases FOR THE SAKE OF and OLD TIMES SAKEIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase, for the sake of. When you do something for the sake of someone else, it means you're doing it for their benefit, you're doing something for their safety, for their benefit, or you're doing something good for them. Sometimes people in Canada wi
How To Talk About Ageing In English! 👴
In this English lesson I'll help you learn some useful English words and phrases about age, ageing, and getting older.In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like lifespan, longevity, life expectancy, middle age, retirement age, healthy aging, to age gracefully, to look your age, to look young for your age, over the hill, young at heart, ripe old age, and lifelong. I'll explain w
Let's Learn English! Topic: Tools Part 3! 🛠️⚒️📐 (Lesson Only)
In this English lesson I'll help you learn some useful English words for common tools that people use when putting things together, building, repairing, fixing things, or working on projects around the house and home.In this lesson you'll learn words like chain hoist, staple gun, Allen key, torque wrench, adjustable wrench, needle nose pliers, vise-grip, wire cutter, wire stripper, tin sni
Let's Learn English! Topic: Advanced Weather Vocabulary! 🌡️☁️⛅
Welcome to this English lesson about advanced weather vocabulary! In this free English class, I'll help you learn many common, but more advanced, words and phrases that native English speakers use when talking about the weather and weather forecasts.In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like hazy, smoky, air quality, downpour, torrential rain, scattered showers, severe thunderstorm
Learn the English Phrases "to feel the heat" and "to feel the pressure"
In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to feel the heat. When you feel the heat, it means you're in a situation where you're supposed to do something and someone is making sure that you know that you're behind and you need to get it done. And they're putting pressure on you and they're telling you over and over again to get it done.So this happens
Learn Everyday English for Heat Waves and Hot Days! ☀️🔥🌞
In this free English lesson I'll help you learn common English words, phrases, and expressions that native speakers use when the temperature gets really high.If you're experiencing a heat wave where you live, or if you just want to learn how English speakers talk about really hot weather, this lesson is for you!You'll learn expressions like heat wave, the sun is beating down, you could
Let's Learn English! Topic: English Phrases with "in the..." 🏃😉❌
In this English lesson I'll help you learn some common English phrases that start with "in the". These are expressions that native English speakers use all the time in everyday conversations, whether you're talking with friends, family members, coworkers, or classmates.In this free English class you'll learn phrases like: in the lead, in the know, in the clear, in the news, i
Learn the English Phrases "to have a field day" and "a day off"
In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to have a field day. When you say someone or a bunch of people are going to have a field day, it means they're going to be really excited and eager and, really looking forward to doing something.I'm sorry, I'm having trouble explaining this one for some reason. Maybe because I'm doing this lesson in the morning.
Let's Learn English! Topic: English Phrases with "out of..." 💰📦🏃
In this English lesson, you'll learn some common English phrases that start with "out of". You'll learn expressions like out of focus, out of order, out of stock, out of breath, out of shape, out of luck, out of control, out of time, out of practice, out of touch, out of date, out of money, out of energy, out of line, out of place, out of work, out of business, out of bounds, out
Learn the English Phrases "to while away the time" and "a while back"
Read along to learn the English phrases TO WHILE AWAY THE TIME and A WHILE BACKIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to while away the time. And I should note that sometimes while is spelled with an H in this phrase and sometimes people leave it out. And both apparently are correct. But when you while away the time, it means you spend time doing something so that ti
Learn Some Relaxing English Phrases
School's out for the summer! In this English lesson, I'll teach you some common English phrases that people use when they finally have time off from work or school. You'll learn expressions like: school's out for the summer, to be free as a bird, to be footloose and fancy-free, a weight off my shoulders, time to unwind, to recharge your batteries, to take it easy, to kick back, to
Let's Learn English! Topic: Compound Words in the Countryside! 🌻📬🧥
In this English lesson, I'll help you learn over 30 common compound words that are often used when talking about life in the countryside. You'll learn words like fencepost, farmhouse, greenhouse, barnyard, footpath, woodland, wetland, flowerbed, and many more. Compound words are made by joining two smaller words together to create a new word with its own meaning, and they're very commo
Let's Learn English! Topic: The World Cup! ⚽🏆🥇
In this English lesson, I will help you learn and practice vocabulary related to the FIFA World Cup and international soccer tournaments. A lot of the words and phrases can be used to talk about other sports as well.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: host nation, reigning champion, defending champion, powerhouse, underdog, die-hard fan, supporter, watch party, team
Learn the English Phrases "to mill about" and "run-of-the-mill"
Read along to learn the English phrases TO MILL ABOUT and RUN-OF-THE-MILLIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to mill about. Sometimes people say to mill around as well. When you mill about or when people are milling about, it means they're in an area and they aren't there for any particular reason and they're just kind of waiting and walking around a l
Who Should I Cheer For In The World Cup? English Writing Practice!
Who should I cheer for at the World Cup? In this English lesson, you'll learn useful vocabulary and phrases related to the FIFA World Cup while helping me solve a dilemma! Canada is my number one team, but as a realist, I know the odds of winning aren't always in our favor. So who should be my second team to support? I want you to convince me to cheer for your country.Along the way, you
Let's Learn English! Topic: Along the Road! 🛑🚏🚧
Hello and welcome to this English lesson about things you'll see along the road!In this lesson, you'll learn over 25 useful English words and phrases for common things found beside roads, streets, and highways. Whether you're driving, riding in a car, taking a bus, cycling, or walking, these are the kinds of words you'll hear and use in everyday English. You'll learn vocabulary
Learn the English Phrases "a shot in the arm" and "a shot in the dark"
In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase a shot in the arm. Now, when you say something is a shot in the arm, this is a good thing. When something is a shot in the arm, it means something happened that gave you a lot of energy and excitement to do something.The best example I can think of is this. If you are watching a soccer game or a football game, and if the team is
Phrases English Speakers Use Every Day
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Let's Learn English! Topic: Opposites with "-un" 🔐🔒🔓
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, locked and unlocked, finished and unfinished, and many more.In this free English class, we'll explore how the prefix un- is used in everyday English. Through clear explanati
Let's Learn English! Topic: Before and After! 🌼🏃♀️🏋🏼
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 thing has transformed. In this free English class you’ll learn vocabulary and phrases connected to change, improvement, progress, and transformation.In this English lesson we’ll talk a
Learn the English Phrases "to be in free fall" and "free as a bird"
Read along to learn the English phrases TO BE IN FREE FALL and FREE AS A BIRD
How to Talk about a Long Weekend in English!
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 have Monday off, 4 day weekend, and personal days. These are phrases native speakers use all the time when talking about holidays, vacations, and schedules.
Let's Learn English! Topic: What is That Thing? 📢📼🧲
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, breaker panel, fuse box, air vent, garage door opener, gas cap, and QR code, along with outdoor items like rain barrel, trellis, birdbath, hanging basket, and fire pit.You’ll also learn
Live English Question and Answer Lesson - May 2026
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, strategies for learning and more.I hope you enjoy this live English lesson!
Learn the English Phrases "to sell yourself short" and "in short supply"
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 someone, you know, my English lessons on YouTube, they're not very good.They might say, hey, don't sell yourself short. Your lessons are actually really good. If you're goi
How to Remember New English Vocabulary
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Let's Learn English! Topic: Patterns and Shapes! 🌀💠♒
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. These are words native English speakers use when talking about nature, art, architecture, science, and everyday objects.Throughout the English class, I’ll explain each word with
Learn the English Phrases "a warm body" and "body language"
Read along to learn the English phrases A WARM BODY and BODY LANGUAGEIn 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 place of work that doesn't do a whole lot and doesn't actually need a lot of skills to do their job. Sometimes you'll hear this.We need someone to sit at the door of the buil
How to Rate Things in English! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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 up, stars, and scales out of ten. If you’ve ever wanted to sound more natural when talking about movies, restaurants, or games, this lesson will help you do just that.We’ll als
Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing the Rich & Famous! 🧐🚙💶
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 I’ll share some simple examples so you can start using them right away.If you’ve ever wanted to describe well-known people, their lifestyles, or how they’re influential, this lesson w
Learn the English Phrases "You're getting warmer!" and "benchwarmer"
Read along to learn the English phrases YOU'RE GETTING WARMER! and BENCHWARMERIn 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 almost right. When someone is guessing something and they are almost coming up with the right answer. If I said to Jen, I bought something today and it's really cool, and if sh
Why Are You Learning English? 🤔
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 English. Whether you want to travel, get a better job, make new friends, or just enjoy movies and music, you’ll learn to explain clearly why you're learning the English language.Yo
Let's Learn English! Topic: Found in the Wild! ☔🌸🐦
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 zoo, or you can see it in the wild. You can see a tropical plant in a greenhouse, or you can see it growing in the wild if you visit the country it is from.This will be the
Learn the English Phrases "the grass is always greener" and "grassroots movement"
Read along to learn the English phrases THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER and GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase the grass is always greener. And, I do have to apologize. I've probably taught this phrase before. It's a pretty common one. It's a shorter version of a longer phrase, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
An English Lesson about Being Busy
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 this lesson, we’ll go through useful English words like hectic, frenetic, frantic, and overwhelming, and I’ll explain each one with simple definitions and real-life examples so you
Let's Learn English: Topic: Describing New Things! 🏡🚗💻
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, cutting-edge, state-of-the-art, and high-tech.In this free English class you’ll learn how to describe something as the latest, up-to-date, or even just out, and how to talk about
Learn the English Phrases "lost for words" and "at a loss"
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 say in a certain situation. Maybe a friend has just shared some news with you about how they're doing. Maybe they're not healthy right now.Maybe they've been in the
Let's Learn English at the Food Court! 🥐🍪🍩
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Let's Learn English! Topic: Junk and Garbage! 🗑️🚮🚗
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 something as complete junk.You’ll also learn a wide range of related vocabulary, including words like trash, rubbish, and waste, along with more specific terms like e-waste, scraps,
Learn the English Phrases "frozen in time" and "to do time"
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 they don't change as time goes by. A great example of this would be people like me who buy clothing 20 years ago and continue wearing it, and then it might appear as if I'm fr
Is This English Lesson Just Filler? (Hint: It Isn't!)
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 lesson.Thanks for watching!
Let's Learn English! Topic: Hospitals 👩⚕️🩺🏥
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 around and write down all the vocabulary I could teach in an English lesson for you once I felt better.In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases like: patient,
Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing Cars and Transportation 🚈🚃🚙
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 getting around. You’ll explore adjectives like fast, reliable, fuel efficient, spacious, powerful, compact, used, dependable, outdated, safe, brand new, and more, with simple example sent
Learn the English Phrases "a blast from the past" and "to have a blast"
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 past, we're talking about something that reminds us of something that happened a long time ago. The best example of a blast from the past for me would be hearing a song on the radio
Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing Clothing 👔👖👕
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 people are wearing. We’ll explore adjectives such as casual, formal, stylish, trendy, loose, tight, baggy, and comfortable, along with many others. I’ll also give clear example sentence
Learn the English Phrases "to catch a break" and "if you catch my drift"
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. When you catch a break, it means something has gone your way. Let's imagine that you're trying to buy tickets for an Ed Sheeran concert, and you know that the
Want to Think in English? Try This Daily Technique!
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 think directly in English, and in this lesson I explain an easy method you can practice throughout your day.You will learn six powerful sentence starters you can use anytime and anywh
A Live English Question and Answer Lesson! Come And Join!
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 5 minutes before.During the lesson I'll respond live to your questions about the English language, my life, life in Canada, strategies for learning and more.
Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing People Part 2! 😢🎻🎨
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 meaning, and I will give lots of example sentences that you can use in your next conversation.In this English lesson you'll learn words like: shy, talented, unpleasant, respec
Learn the English Phrases "pales in comparison" and "doesn't hold a candle to"
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 else, we say that it pales in comparison.Here would be a good example. Today is a beautiful day, but it pales in comparison to the day we had a few days ago when it was 15 degrees C
Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing People! 🧩👑🏈
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 personality and behaviour in English. Once you know these words, you'll be able to describe friends, family members, and colleagues with ease.In this English lesson you'
