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Free English Class! Topic: Canada! 🍁🍁🍁 (Happy Canada Day!) Jul 03, 2022

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In this English lesson I will talk about the country of Canada because today is Canada day! I was born and raised in Canada, and since this English lesson is live on July 1st (Canada Day), I thought it would be a great topic for today.
In this English lesson you will learn words and phrases like: capital, mounties, official languages, national sport, national anthem, toque, prime minister, premier, canada dry, loonie, toonie, and many more.
As I talk about my country, I hope this English lesson helps you learn some new English words and phrases which you can use to talk about your own country!
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=28clkVJWJy0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Canada"

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 Over 20 Common English Phrases About Money! 💰💵💶 Jul 01, 2022

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Welcome to this English lesson about common English phrases about money. Money has always been a very popular topic for an English class, so I thought I would do one and focus on some of the phrases that we use when talking about rich people, spending, people who save money, and people who love to spend it.
Many people enjoy these types of English lessons because they like to learn about money and how to talk about money in English.
In this free English class I'll teach you 20 phrases that are very common in English conversations about money. You'll learn phrases like deep pockets, dirt cheap, to chip in, easy money, to squirrel away, and more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about money!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91kCarRIu70 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Money"

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Free English Class! Topic: Everyday Items Part 2! 🧪⌚🧢 Jun 26, 2022

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In this English lesson I'll help you learn the English vocabulary for some of the items that you use each day. I'll be honest. I took the list from the last English lesson on everyday items and I walked around my house and added anything I saw that wasn't in that lesson.

So to be accurate, these are items that I use almost daily from the time I get up in the morning until the time I go to bed at night. There are so many things we all use throughout the day. In this free English class I'll not only teach you the vocabulary for these items, I'll also show you many of them during the lesson as I've put them in a basket beside my desk. During the class I will also give you numerous phrases that you can use to talk about them.

In this English lesson you'll learn words like lint, lint roller, ballcap, sunscreen, power pack, charging cable, ant trap, mouse trap, and more!

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about everyday items!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei2PN4FNUTU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Everyday Items 2"

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 FLOWERS in English! Jun 25, 2022

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Do you want to learn English words and phrases so you can talk about flowers? Jen and I are flower growers, so we are surrounded by them. I'm going to take some to show you some of our flower growing areas and you'll learn how to use some English phrases to talk about flowers.
In this English lesson I will teach you some English words and phrases about flowers. I'll talk about the events where flowers are commonly used, and you'll learn words and phrases like pruners, special occasion, get well soon, to lift one's spirits, corsage, and more. You'll also learn the basic English words for the parts of the flower.
Each year around this time I like to create an English lesson about flowers. I like to make a lesson like this because I live on a flower farm and it is fun to share the beauty! Jen and I have been growing flowers for many years and we love it. It's always fun to combine my farming job with my English teaching on Youtube.
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about flowers! 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=2fF4JdbP6GA or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Flowers"

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Free English Class! Topic: Confusing Things! 🌌🧾🗺️ Jun 19, 2022

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In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases to talk about confusing things. The world is normally a nice, easy to understand place. Sometimes though you need to talk about a confusing situation. This free English class will help you do just that.
Maybe you're trying to figure out how to get somewhere. Maybe you're making something new and you're trying to understand the recipe. There are so many times we run into things that are confusing. Hopefully it isn't this English lesson!
In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: directions, instructions, the opposite sex, packaging, taxes, sports rules, recycling, and more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about confusing things!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://youtu.be/KdrwHgKzPwg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Confusing"

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: Things That Go Together Part 2! 👟🧦🍷🧀 Jun 12, 2022

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Welcome to part 2 of my English lesson about things that go together. As you found out last time, there are times when you learn one English word, and there is another word that is often used at the same time. It's a good idea to simply learn both words right away. Some words just go together naturally.
In this free English class you will learn about some of these word pairs. I hope that after this English lesson you'll be able to use all of these words easily in your next English conversation.
In this free English class you'll learn word pairs like: hugs and kisses, odds and ends, toss and turn, wine and cheese, socks and shoes, ups and downs, back and forth, and many more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about common word 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=VO4W4bTPshs or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Together 2"

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 Use the Verb TO HAVE in the Imperative Jun 11, 2022

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As you learn English you'll want to be able to wish people well, or indicate that you hope they'll enjoy something. Maybe you just want to show them something interesting, or give them something. All of those things are done using the verb TO HAVE in the imperative.
In this English lesson you'll learn to wish people well when they leave on a trip, how to get their attention, or simply how to ask them to do something quickly and efficiently using the imperative.
You'll learn phrases like: Have a good trip. Have fun. Have a look at this. Have a seat. Have a good one! and more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson on how to use the verb TO HAVE in the imperative!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOqKkpdNUN4 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian TO HAVE"

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Free English Class! Topic: Hair! 🧔🏽💇✂️ Jun 05, 2022

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In this English lesson you'll learn all about hair. Humans have hair. We get our hair cut. We wash our hair. We dye our hair. It's something that makes us unique and so in this English lesson I'll help you learn to talk about hair. We'll go over more than just the basic vocabulary. This will be an extensive lesson about hair and I'm sure you'll learn things you did not know before!
In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: beard, moustache, ponytail, goatee, to get a haircut, shampoo, conditioner, curling iron, and more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about hair!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzFtsYC4pPg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Hair"

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 and When to Talk to Strangers in English - Free English Conversations! Jun 04, 2022

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Can you learn English by talking to strangers? Should you talk to strangers? If you want to learn a few more English words, and you want to have English speaking conversations, this lesson has some tips for you!
If you've recently moved to an English speaking country, or if you're visiting one, I'll show you when and where it's appropriate to have English conversations with strangers. After all, who wouldn't enjoy practicing their English speaking skills with a native speaker?
There are actually some situations where it's culturally acceptable to talk to strangers in English speaking countries, and in this English lesson I'll talk about some of them, and what to say. There are also times when it's not a good idea, and I'll help you learn about them as well.
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about talking to strangers!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsYrrKKmMZ0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Strangers"

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Free English Class! Topic: Security! 🔐🔓🐕 May 22, 2022

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In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about security in English. We all want to be safe. We all want to live in a safe and secure world. There are things we buy, and there are things we do to make ourselves feel safe. In this free English class I'll talk about those things.
Although not a common topic, I think it is important as an English learner that you learn about these words and phrases. You never know when you'll be in a conversation at home or at work where you'll need to be able to discuss the topic of security using this English vocabulary.
In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: barbed wire, deadbolt, pepper spray, lock, to lock, key, guard dog, surveillance camera, motion detector, gate, fence, and many more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about security!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drfBvxZZ55E or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Security"

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