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Should You Take An English Class? Dec 11, 2021

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There are a lot of ways to learn English. You can study English on your own. You can use an app. You can watch a lot of TV and Youtube videos and try to learn a few things or maybe even shadow someone. You can learn English from books and magazines.
So is taking an English class still a good idea? Like a real, in-person English class? I think it is. In this English video lesson I'll give you 6 reasons why I think it is still a very good idea to take an English class.
I'm not sure if you can find classes in your local town or if they are even meeting right now because of COVID, but if you can, I think they will be worth your while. You'll get to meet new people. You'll have a great teacher. You'll be forced to do things that will improve your English and take you to a new level. You'll even get a chance to test yourself and see how good you are at speaking English!
So if you are learning English, why not give it a try? Find an English class and sign up! I'm sure it will be a great experience!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPPhupMt3ko or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian English Class"

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Learning English? Why Not Come and Learn English with Me? Dec 05, 2021

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If you have the time, why don't you plan to spend a bit of time at my live English lesson? You'll be able to learn more English words and I'm sure it will help you improve your English. In this free English class I'll answer as many questions as I can from you, the audience, and I think I can help you gain a bit more insight into the English language.
I'll answer questions about almost everything under the sun! You can even ask questions about me! I'll answer questions about pronunciation, idioms, phrasal verbs, sayings, usage and more! I'll answer questions about what phrases to use in English conversations.
Be sure to schedule some time for this live English lesson! I'll try and make it worth your while!
This English class is from Saturday December 4 2021.
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHiOpyWm8aA or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian December 4 2021"

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Free English Class! Topic: Computers! (Part 2) 👨‍💻👩‍💻💻 Dec 04, 2021

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I think it's time for another English lesson about computers! A few months ago I did part 1 of this lesson, and since then I've come up with a few more words and phrases that I think you should learn. As you know computers are an amazing tool to use every day. I, for one, could not live without them.
They are, of course, also an amazing tool for learning English. You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, and practice your English vocabulary. They truly are really cool!
In this free English class I'll help you learn English words and phrases that you can use when talking or writing about computers.
You'll learn words like undo, redo, reboot, upload, crash, download, hack, install, copy and paste. It may seem like this is a simple English vocabulary lesson, but it will be much more than that! During the lesson, if you listen closely, I'll be using many phrases as I talk about each word that you can learn and use when you talk about computers!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about computers!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q2R6FNsDWQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Computers Part 2"

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5 Things You Can Do Today To Improve Your English Dec 03, 2021

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In this English lesson I'll teach you 5 neat little things you can do to stay motivated while learning English. As any learner knows the secret to success is sometimes to just stay motivated. Staying motivated can be hard at times, but there are things you can do that really help.
In this English lesson I'll talk about the power of competition, how just getting started can lead to progress, how tracking your progress can be motivating, and how a simple picture on the wall can propel you forward with your learning.
I hope you enjoy this little English lesson and I hope it helps you stay motivated while learning English!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD8-QebGk2M or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian 5 Things"

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An English Q&A Lesson with Bob - Ask Me Questions About the English Language! Nov 28, 2021

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Welcome to this interactive English lesson! During this question and answer lesson about the English language you can ask me a question and I will answer it.
I'll answer any questions you have as long as it isn't about English grammar. I like grammar, I really do, but sometimes it takes far too long to explain and I like to keep the lesson moving along!
You can, of course, ask me questions about word order, usage, pronunciation, phrases, idioms, phrasal verbs, and any vocabulary you want. You can ask me questions about any strange English sayings you have read or heard and I'll give their meaning.
I hope you enjoy this English Q&A lesson!
This English lesson is from Saturday November 27 2021.
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNoosuI-BvM or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian November 27 2021"

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Free English Class! Topic: Colour (An Advanced Lesson) 🎨 🌈 Nov 27, 2021

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I'm sure you've already learned your colours in English. This free English class is not about learning the names of colours like red, green, and blue. This lesson is about more advanced phrases and vocabulary that you would use to talk about colour.
There is a beautiful colourful world around us and it will be good, I think, for you to learn some English words and phrases to be able to talk about it.
In this English lesson you'll words and phrases like paint, a fresh coat of paint, palette, visible spectrum, swatch, infrared, and more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about colour!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdwA3EhqyNo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Colour"

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Do You Think English is the Worst Language to Learn? Here Are Some Tips to Help with That! Nov 26, 2021

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In this English lesson I'm going to talk about 5 of the most frustrating parts of learning English. I'll also give a couple pieces of advice that should help you when you encounter these frustrating things.
In this English lesson I'll talk a bit about phrasal verbs, idioms, contractions and reductions, spelling, pronunciation, and grammar rules. Knowing about the areas that can be a challenge can be the first step towards understanding them.
In the end, there are two things you can do as an English learner to alleviate some of the stress. You can make sure you get lots of input when you are learning the language. Hearing English speakers use phrasal verbs, idioms, etc. regularly can really help train your ear and your mind! You can also hire an English tutor so you can ask someone about some of the things you encounter each week as you study English!
I hope you enjoyed this English lesson, and I hope you continue to enjoy learning English even though the language can be quite challenging!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-g_7KObsUA or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Worst"

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A Live English Language Question & Answer Lesson - Ask Me Anything About the English Language! Nov 21, 2021

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Why don't you join me for an English language question and answer lesson! In this free English class you'll be able to ask me a question about this crazy language called English and I will do my best to answer it as clearly as possible.
I know what learning a language is like as I myself spent quite a while learning the French language. I know that as you learn English you will have questions, and it can be hard to find the answers. That's why this type of lesson is important. This is your opportunity to ask a native English speaker your question and get a direct answer.
As a language teacher I love answering these kinds of questions, so join me for this English lesson and I'll do my best to help you!
This English lesson is from Saturday November 20, 2021.
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiDYcFgcqfw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian November 20, 2021"

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Free English Class! Topic: Natural Resources! 🛢️💎☀️ Nov 20, 2021

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Our planet has a lot of natural resources. In this English lesson I will introduce you to the vocabulary and phrases that you need to learn in order to talk about natural resources in English. Natural resources are materials or substances such as metals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature that we buy, sell, trade or use to manufacture things.
In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like mine, export, raw materials, refinery, precious metals, and more!
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about natural resources!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwrdeQOKlNg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Natural Resources"

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14 Things You Might Not Know About Me - An English Lesson About Assumptions Nov 19, 2021

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In this English lesson I'll give you some model sentences that you can use to describe yourself. I'll do that by responding to assumptions some of you have about me! Last week I asked all of you to express some assumptions that you had about me. If you are not familiar with the word, "assumption" or the English verb, "to assume" it simply means to think something is true about someone without actually knowing it is true.
In this English lesson you'll learn 14 things about me that you might not have known about. As you learn some new things about me I hope you're able to learn some English along the way.
This lesson is good for English listening practice and is also a great way to learn some new English phrases that you can change slightly in order to describe yourself.
I hope you enjoy this English lesson!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHw_wtIvSQo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Music"

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