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Let's Learn English! Topic: Conflict! 😠😡🤬 Nov 20, 2022

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People sometimes don't get along. In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases to describe people who aren't getting along. I'm mostly going to be teaching about personal conflicts. These are conflicts between individuals, maybe two friends who are fighting, or a father and son who don't get along.
In this English class you'll learn words and phrases like: bickering, to butt heads, fight, argument, disagreement, controversy, falling out, spat, feud, and more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about conflicts!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5NUTAQiTuU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Conflict"

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 the Past with "Used To" and "Would" Nov 19, 2022

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In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to use "used to" and "would" to talk about repeated actions in the past that are no longer happening. Do you know how to do this? It's actually a fairly simple way to talk about the past in English. You don't even need to conjugate the verb! Wow!
In this English lesson you'll learn how to form the sentences, when to use them, and I'll also give plenty of examples.
Here's a couple right now, "When I was a kid, I used to eat cereal.", or, "When I was a kid, I would eat cereal." Two ways to talk about a repeated action in the past that no longer happens. Now you know!
Thanks for watching this free English lesson about how to use "used to" and "would" to talk about the past. 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=yZeCWdZeKUk or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Conflict"

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Kids' Toys! 🪀🧸🔫 Nov 13, 2022

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In this English lesson I'll be helping you learn vocabulary used to talk about kids toys. I'll be talking about old toys, new toys, common toys, and more. It's getting close to Christmas and many people will be starting to shop for gifts. If they have kids or nephews and nieces I'm sure they'll be shopping for toys.
In this free English class I'll help you learn words and phrases like: blocks, lego, action figure, stuffed animal, puzzle, yo-yo, rocking horse, doll, frisbee, kite, nerf gun, remote control car, toy train, tub toy, sandbox toy, and more!
I hope you enjoy this English class about toys!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxqXQy-NAZs or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Kids"

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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An English Story at Three Speeds Nov 11, 2022

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Welcome to this English listening practice lesson! In this lesson I'll be telling an English story at three different speeds.
The first time I will tell it slowly, speaking each word clearly, and not using any contractions or reductions. The second time I'll tell the story at a quicker pace, and use contractions. The third time I'll speak close to my normal speed and use contractions and reductions.
If you watch this English lesson until the end you'll also hear me attempt to read the story at a ludicrous speed, as well as an extra slow version.
I hope you enjoy this little English listening class! Have a great day!
Version 1 (Slow Speed):
Let me tell you about a young man named Paul.
He did not like going to the mall.
When his mom would say, “Time to go!”
He would say, “I am just going to stay home!”
And this would drive his mom up the wall.
Because she would leave in the car,
and she would not get far,
before Paul would text her and ask,
“Could you buy me some new pants
and a couple of new houseplants.
Oh, and I am kind of hungry, could you get me something to eat?”
She would then stop the car.
and text a reply.
Saying, “You should have told me that before I left.
I am going to come back home to get you.
I will be home in a couple of minutes.
Please be ready to go!”
Version 2 (Medium Speed):
Let me tell you about a young man named Paul.
He didn’t like going to the mall.
When his mom would say, “Time to go!”
He’d say, “I’m going to stay home!”
And this would drive his mom up the wall.
Because she’d leave in the car,
and she wouldn’t get far,
before Paul would text her and ask,
“Could you buy me some new pants
and a couple of new houseplants.
Oh, and I’m kind of hungry, could you get me something to eat?”
She’d then stop the car.
and text a reply.
Saying, “You should’ve told me that before I left.
I’m going to come back home to get you.
I’ll be home in a couple of minutes.
Please be ready to go!
Version 3 (Fast Speed Note: Spellings Are by Sound and Not Correct!):
Lemme tell ya ‘bout a young man named Paul.
He didn’t like goin’ to the mall.
When his mom ‘ould say, “Time to go!”
He’d say, “I’m gonna stay home!”
And this ‘ould drive ‘is mom up the wall.
cause she’d leave in the car.
and she wouldn’t get far,
before Paul ‘ould text ‘er and ask,
“Couldja buy me some new pants
and a couple ‘a new houseplants.
Oh, and I’m kinda hungry, couldja get me some‘in to eat?”
She’d then stop the car.
and text a reply.
Saying, “You should tol’ me that before I left.
I’m gonna come back home to get you.
I’ll be home in a couple’a minutes.
Please be ready to go!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkxt7WbcsgM or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Three Speeds"

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Signs! 🛑🚧🚸 Nov 06, 2022

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Welcome to this English lesson about signs! This will be more than a lesson about road signs and street signs. I will try to help you learn about many of the signs you will see in public places as you travel around an English speaking country.
It's always a good idea to know what signs mean when you are travelling. In this English lesson I'll help you learn about the following types of signs: stop sign, crossing sign, caution sign, do not enter, danger, construction ahead, restroom, no trespassing, no shirt / no shoes / no service, no dogs allowed, take a number, at your own risk, and many more!
I hope you enjoy this English class about signs! 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=3zyRFkZ2zUA or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Signs"

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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More Simple Two Word Questions That Make English Conversations Easier! Nov 04, 2022

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In this English lesson I'll teach you some more simple two word questions that you can use to keep an English conversation going smoothly!
I know that sometimes in an English conversation you don't know what to say next. The person you are talking to says something, and waits for you to respond. What do you say? How do you keep the conversation going?
In this English lesson I'll help you learn 5 more simple two word English questions that you can use to have great conversations.
Sometimes something happens and you want to know what do do next. Sometimes people do things and you don't quite believe them. Sometimes you don't care about a situation. There are two word questions for all of these situations.
In this lesson I'll help you learn how and when to use questions like: Now what? What now? You did? So what? How often? and How many?
I hope you find a way to use these questions soon and I hope you 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=iQgLg5NGXFU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian 2 Word Questions"

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Free English Class! Topic: Nighttime! 🌕✨🌃 Oct 30, 2022

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Welcome to this English lesson about nighttime! What a cool planet we live on. We have seasons throughout the year, and we have night and day every 24 hours. In this English class I'll help you learn words and phrases to talk about nighttime. After all, nighttime is for far more than just sleeping!
In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: night vision, night shift, the dead of night, night light, dusk, midnight, night owl, high beams, low beams, street light, and more!
I hope you enjoy this free English class about nighttime!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ots0K4w2tg8 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Nighttime"

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 Events and Situations in English Oct 28, 2022

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Have you watched an English lesson yet about how to describe events and situations? If you haven't, or even if you want a bit of review, then this lesson is for you. In this video I'll help you learn some words and phrases that you can use to describe good and bad situations in your life.
In this free English class you'll learn phrases like: a pleasant surprise, better than expected, a total letdown, a real headache, and more!
After you watch this lesson you'll have learned the phrases you need to describe different situations in your next English conversation.
Thanks for watching! 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=fpJyRY9p8fI or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing Events"

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Free English Class! Topic: Art! 🖼️🎨🖌️ Oct 23, 2022

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I'll be the first to admit that I don't know a lot about art, but I do know all of the English words and phrases that you will learn in this lesson. The world of art is amazing. I've always admired people who can sketch, paint, or make sculptures. I certainly don't have any talents related to art.
In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: work of art, art show, museum, exhibition, easel, painting, sketch, sculpture, and more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about art! 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=6q9ZNEgt3H4 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Art"

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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A Short Random English Lesson Because I Ran Out Of Time! Oct 21, 2022

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Do you like short random English lessons where you learn a couple of phrases? Well this one is for you. In this English lesson I talk about life, and explain some phrases along the way! Enjoy!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpsd20Fee9Y or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Random"

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