Learn English with Bob the Canadian

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Things That Are Obsolete! 📟⏰📠 Jan 13, 2024

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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 When something is obsolete it means that it is not longer used, or not very many people use it anymore.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 disks, typewriters, language labs, and many more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about things that are now obsolete. Have a good day!
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Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiaeZ-GM-ZQ or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Obsolete"

The Silver King's War
The Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Emergency Preparedness 🕯️🔦📻 Jan 09, 2024

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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 extinguisher, fire drill, pocket knife, swiss army knife, whistle, compass, candle, non-perishable food, and many more!
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Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmZtBqu4ATw or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Emergency"

The Silver King's War
The Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...

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How to Talk About Mistakes in English Jan 02, 2024

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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.
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about mistakes. I also hope you don't make too many mistakes when speaking English! Have a great day!
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Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDuV0ZGd_gI or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Kitchen Mistakes"

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Kitchen Appliances! 👨🏾‍🍳⏲️👩‍🍳 Dec 30, 2023

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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 cooker, instant pot, crockpot, slow cooker and more!
I hope you enjoy this free English lesson about kitchen appliances! Have a great day!
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Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGb3GeH4P14 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Kitchen Appliances"

The Silver King's War
The Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...

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How to Describe Being Sick in English! 😷💊🤒 Dec 09, 2023

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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!

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Let's Learn English! Topic: The Factory! 🏭👩🏾‍🏭👷 Dec 03, 2023

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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, assembly line, production line, factory worker, automation, and many more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about factories and I hope it help you in your next English conversation!
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Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaJEYG2iqBE or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Classroom"

The Silver King's War
The Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...

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Learn 8 English Idioms You Can Use At Work! 🧑‍💼🔨 Dec 02, 2023

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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 extra mile, to cut corners, to have your work cut out for you, to pull your socks up, and to have your hands full.
I hope you enjoy this lesson on business idioms.
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Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRA0cS2Xqck or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian 8 Idioms Work"

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Free English Class! Topic: The Classroom! 📒🖊️🖥️ Nov 05, 2023

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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, whiteboard, dry erase markers, blackboard, projector, TV, and many more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about school and the English classroom!
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Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLDe2OWiZcg or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Classroom"

The Silver King's War
The Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...

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Free English Class! Topic: Describing Using Things! 🔑🔧📏 Oct 29, 2023

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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 many more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about describing using things. Have a good day!
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Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDzr4lUwH8 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Using Things"

The Silver King's War
The Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...

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Let's Learn English on a Hike! 🍂🚶🏼🎒 Oct 28, 2023

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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 to be one of the hardest English words to pronounce! Maybe hit pause at that point and try to shadow me saying the word (repeat it after me).
I hope you enjoy this English lesson and I hope you find time to go for a hike soon!
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Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrGRog5BTjc or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Hike"

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