Learn English with Bob the Canadian

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Earth 🌱🌏 May 15, 2021

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So far we've completed English lessons on Air, Water and Fire so it seems like EARTH is the last one in the series and would be a great topic for this free English class. It was a lot of fun doing the research for this one and I was able to find a lot of words and phrases to teach you. In this class I'll help you learn English words and phrases to talk about the earth, dirt, soil and more!
You'll learn words and phrases like potting soil, arable, clay, and topsoil. You'll learn the difference in meaning between dirt and soil. We'll also talk about the entire planet a little bit!
Once again this will be much more than an English vocabulary lesson. I'll be sure to speak extensively about each word during the class and to give as many example phrases as I can think of along the way so that you can practice using them in your next English conversation.
I hope you enjoy this free English class about the EARTH! 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=IOPxrC_VbhQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Earth"

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Should You Learn to Swear in English? 🤬 May 12, 2021

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In this English lesson I'll talk about whether or not it is important to learn to swear in English. English people do swear. I sometimes swear, but it is rare. In this English lesson I'll talk about when people swear, how often they swear, when they DON'T swear, and how important learning swear words are when you are learning English.
Basically, swearing is part of any language, and knowing when swearing is used, why it is used, and how it is used is a very important thing to know even if you don't plan on ever swearing yourself.
The last thing you want when speaking English is to use a swear word at the wrong time, when it is inappropriate, or in a way that doesn't make sense or offends people.
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about swearing!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHJNtLquJr4 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Swearing"

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🍁 A Live English Lesson with Bob the Canadian! 🍁 May 09, 2021

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Join me for an English question and answer lesson! I'm sure as an English learner you have questions. I'm here to help! Each week I take a bit of time (about an hour) to host an English class where I try to answer your questions about the English language.
In this English lesson I'll answer questions about usage, pronunciation, and I'll give lots of real example sentences that you can use in your next English conversation. You should join! It's a free English class and I think you'll enjoy it!
I think it is so cool that's you've decided to learn English, and I hope that this session helps you make some progress!
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=gm5dBhLmZoM or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian May 8 2021"
This English lesson is from Saturday May 8, 2021.

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Air 🍃💨⛵ Free English Class May 08, 2021

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So far we've completed English lessons on Water and Fire so it seems like AIR would be a great topic for our next English class. I was thrilled to be able to find a lot of words and phrases as I was planning this lesson. In this class I'll help you learn English words and phrases to talk about air, and many things related to air.
You'll learn words and phrases like oxygen, atmosphere, air guitar, and airhead! You'll learn the difference in meaning and pronunciation between breathe and breath. Once again this will be much more than a English vocabulary lesson. I'll be sure to speak extensively about each word during the class and to give as many example phrases as I can think of along the way so that you can practice using them in your next English conversation.
I hope you enjoy this free English class about fire! 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=gObIOD9AgTk or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Air"

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Why Was There No English Lesson Video Yesterday? May 05, 2021

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Welcome to the fiftieth Wednesdays with Bob video! In this English lesson I'll talk about why I never finished my English lesson video yesterday, and I celebrate a full year of Wednesdays with Bob videos! Remember even though this isn't a traditional English lesson, it is still a great way to practice your English listening skills!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKNc1-9reDw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian No Video"

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Fire! 🔥🧯🚒 May 01, 2021

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I thought fire would be a great topic for an English lesson, and I was happy to find a lot of words and phrases as I was planning this class. In this English class I'll help you learn English words and phrases to talk about fire, and many things related to fire.
You'll learn words like fire alarm, fire engine, fire extinguisher, and more! Once again this will be much more than a simple English vocabulary lesson. I'll be sure to speak extensively about each word and to give many example phrases along the way that you can use when you speak English.
I hope you enjoy this free English class about fire! 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=fxcuO01HBoI or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Fire"

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Do You Need to Learn Phrasal Verbs? Are Phrasal Verbs Actually Used by English Speakers? May 01, 2021

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So you're learning English and you've discovered that learning phrasal verbs is a bit difficult. You might be wondering if you really need to learn them. Do native English speakers really use phrasal verbs in everyday speech? How could they? There are so many of them!
In this English lesson I'll examine a current song, a tv show, a Youtube video, and a news article and let you know if I find any phrasal verbs. I've also tried to keep track of how many times I've used phrasal verbs in English conversations over the last couple of days.
I won't give you the answer here as to whether you should learn phrasal verbs or not. I won't tell you if you should spend a lot or a little bit of time on it or no time at all. You'll just have to watch the video to find out what I discovered!
Oh, I almost forgot to mention that you will learn a few phrasal verbs if you watch the lesson as well. It's more than just me talking about them. I give a few definitions along the way as well!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMjvUDxQbyw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Need Phrasal Verbs"

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An English Class Where I Answer Your Questions Apr 25, 2021

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In this English class you'll get a chance early on to ask a question about the English language, and I'll try during the hour to answer it.
You can ask questions about pronunciation, meaning, usage, and even grammar (although if the grammar question is complex I usually only have time to give a quick answer).
It's great to learn English from books, the movies, TV, and Youtube, but sometimes it's nice to just ask an English teacher a question so you understand the nuances of the English language.
I hope you like this English class! This English lesson is from Saturday April 24, 2021.
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBVcbcTTG38 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian April 24, 2021"

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Water! 🌊🚰 Free English Class! Apr 24, 2021

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It seems like such a simple topic for an English lesson, but I was surprised how many words and phrases I found as I was planning this class. In this English class I'll help you learn English words and phrases to talk about water, one of the most important resources on the planet.
You'll learn words like potable, freshwater, evaporation, precipitation, pump, and more! Once again this will be much more than a simple English vocabulary lesson. I'll be sure to speak extensively about each word and to give many example phrases along the way that you can use when you speak English.
I hope you enjoy this free English class about water! 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=uQja5fEeCQk or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Water"

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How to Express Hope in English Apr 23, 2021

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Welcome to this English lesson where you will learn some English phrases to talk about hope. Sometimes in life you need to have hope. Sometimes it's too easy to focus negative things, and it's better to think about good things and to have hope for the future.
In this English lesson I'll talk about why I'm hopeful about the future and I'll teach you the phrases that I used as a native speaker to express hope and hopefulness as much as I can!
You'll learn English phrases like, "hope spring eternal", "I hope so!", "I hope not!" and more!
I hope you enjoy this English class about hope, and I hope it help you learn a bit more English along the way!
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=5_lMMv-Mlh0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Hope"

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