Learn English with Bob the Canadian

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Learn How To Ask Polite English Questions For Directions, In Restaurants, Suggestions, and More! Aug 14, 2025

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In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to ask polite English questions in a variety of everyday situations. We’ll go over how to make requests in places like restaurants, how to politely ask for directions, and how to check if someone needs help. You’ll also learn how to ask for information in a way that sounds friendly and respectful, and how to make suggestions so that they come across as considerate.

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIL-93qVNakhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIL-93qVNak or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Polite Questions"

Let's Learn English! Topic: Cool Things! 👟🕶️🏍️ Aug 10, 2025

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In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases we use when talking about all the things people often describe as "cool", from sunglasses to leather jackets, motorcycles, running shoes, band t-shirts, and much more. You’ll learn not just the vocabulary, but also pronunciation and usage.

In this English lesson you'll earn words and phrases like: sunglasses, shades, motorcycle, trends, in style, leather jacket, running shoes, sneakers, retro, thrifting, and more!

Whether you’re trying to describe a stylish person, a trendy item, or just sound a little cooler when speaking English, this lesson will help you do just that.

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGZeL4ZttOQ or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Cool Things"

Learn How to Use Embedded Questions to Ask Polite English Questions 🤔❓🤷 Aug 06, 2025

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In this English lesson you'll learn how to ask questions with embedded questions and sound more like a native speaker.

The original English video lesson is right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emD9YkDjhV8

A Live English Lesson with Bob - Come and Ask Your Questions! Aug 04, 2025

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It's the first Saturday of August and I'm back on track doing live English lessons the first Saturday of every month. It's been a while, but I'm looking forward to it!In this live English class you'll be able to ask me any questions you want about me, the English language, or even about life and I'll try my best to answer them.If you have a question or two, come to the lesson and ask! I'm always happy to help people who are learning English!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/live/97EBAhmnYcI or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Live English Lesson August 2"

Let's Learn English! Topic: What's the Difference Between...? Part 2! 🚴🛠️💻 Aug 03, 2025

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In this English lesson I will help you will learn the difference between some more English word pairs. Do you know the difference between a pickup truck and dump truck? What is the difference between brick and siding? Have you seen tea cup lately? What are hand tools and power tools? Can you tell the difference between all of these things?In this English lesson I'll help you learn about: tea cup and coffee cup, cargo ship and cruise ship, wired and wireless, corded and cordless, hand tools and power tools, sailboat and motorboat, mountain bike and road bike, push mower and riding mower, wood fence and chain-link fence, ceiling fan and bathroom fan, and many more!I hope you're able learn some new vocabulary words that you can use in your next English conversation!Have a great day and don't forget to learn some English!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: http://preply.sjv.io/RGNRbR to get 50% off your first lesson or use code BOB50 at checkout. In my experience Preply is a great way to take your English language learning to the next level!

Learn English Small Talk for Fridays and Mondays at Work or School 👷💼👨‍🏫 Aug 02, 2025

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Are you ready to learn some English small talk? Small talk refers to short, light conversations we have with the people around us. In this English lesson, you’ll learn useful small talk phrases for both Fridays as you leave work or school and Mondays when you return.You'll learn common English questions you can use with coworkers, classmates, and even friends and family. In this lesson you'll learn:- Friday small talk phrases for leaving work or school for the weekend.- Monday questions to ask about someone's weekend.- How to sound friendly and natural in everyday English conversations.- Topics like sports, the weather, the news, and weekend plans.I hope this lesson helps you feel more confident when speaking English. I hope later this week you have a great Friday, an awesome weekend, and a wonderful Monday!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: http://preply.sjv.io/RGNRbR to get 50% off your first lesson or use code BOB50 at checkout. In my experience Preply is a great way to take your English language learning to the next level!

Let's Learn English! Topic: Words That Almost Sound The Same - Minimal Pairs 🥤👮🐑🚢 Jul 27, 2025

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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: http://preply.sjv.io/RGNRbR to get 50% off your first lesson or use code BOB50 at checkout. In my experience Preply is a great way to take your English language learning to the next level!In this English pronunciation lesson I will help you learn the meaning of, and how to pronounce over 50 English words. Each pair of words will differ only slightly in pronunciation, and I'll be sure to say these words clearly as we study them together.In this English lesson we'll look at the minimal pairs: ship and sheep, can and can't, men and man, fit and feet, cop and cup, pull and pool, bed and bad, three and tree, luck and look, cheap and jeep, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about minimal pairs! Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc1Up_IdOkE or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Minimal Pairs"

English Collocations You Must Know for Towns and Cities! Jul 22, 2025

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Collocations are two words that are very often seen together. In this English lesson I'll help you learn some very common English collocations that we use when talking about towns and cities. Let's go on a tour of my town and I'll help you learn as we go from place to place!
In this English lesson you'll learn words like: close-knit community, community centre, public library, residential area, commercial area, industrial area, busy street, quiet street, small town, big city, and more!
I hope you enjoy this free English class about town and city collocations, and I hope you enjoy the views along the way!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLnH1HHzaho or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Collocations"

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An English Lesson about Starting Again Jul 21, 2025

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In this English lesson I will help you learn 10 phrases that you can use to describe starting again. We all take breaks in life for one reason or another, but at some point we resume what we were doing.
Maybe you took a break from studying English, or stopped playing a sport because of an injury. Maybe you took some time off work.
When you return to what you were doing before, these are the common English phrases you would use.
In this English lesson you'll learn the phrases: back at it, back on track, back in the swing of things, back in the groove, pick up where you left off, ease back into it, get into a rhythm, back in action, back to business, and make a comeback.
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-0YV6i_wyw or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Starting Again"

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Let's Learn English! Topic: What's the Difference Between...? 🐊🏢🐁 Jul 20, 2025

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In this English lesson you will learn the difference between some English word pairs. Do you know the difference between an apartment and a condo? What is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Have you seen a mouse or a rat in your apartment? Can you tell the difference between all of these things?
In this English lesson I'll help you learn about: sea and ocean, frog and toad, sensitive and sensible, democracy and monarchy, to lend and to borrow, pancake and crepe, needs and wants, to lie and to lay, ice cream an gelato, jam and jelly, and many more!
I hope you're able learn some new vocabulary words that you can use in your next English conversation!
Have a great day and don't forget to learn some English!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvYpIKb3Ihs or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Differences"

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