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Learn English Tenses: The Present Perfect Mar 24, 2021

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Welcome to this English grammar lesson about the present perfect tense. This is a very common English verb tense, and it can be a bit tricky for people who are learning English. It is one of the more advanced English verb tenses. It is helpful to know it when you want to talk about actions where time is not important, time is not specified, or the action is not finished.
Once you master the conjugation and usage, you'll be able to use it in sentences like, "I have studied English since I was a kid!" You'll notice in this sentence we're talking about something that has no clear start or end. The time is not important so we use the present perfect tense.
I'll start by helping you learn how to conjugate in the present perfect for written and spoken English. This verb conjugation is made up of the subject, the verb "to have" conjugated, and then the past participle of the verb. I'll also make sure I help you learn how to use it in the negative, and how to form questions with the present perfect.
I hope you enjoy this English grammar lesson about the present perfect tense! I hope you're having 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=XySNOXSiBMo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Present Perfect"

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Do You Have Questions about the English Language? In this English Lesson I'll Try to Answer Them! Mar 21, 2021

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I'm sure you love learning English. I'm sure you've watched many English lessons on all sorts of different topics. I'm also sure you still have some questions. You have questions related to the kinds of things that English learners want to know, but can't find answers to in the books in English video lessons.
In this English lesson I will spend time taking questions from the class and answering as many as I can. I'll answer questions about usage, pronunciation, simple grammar, and even personal questions.
So why don't you plan to come to this English class today and learn a few more interesting things about the language? I'd love to see you there!
This English lesson is from Saturday March 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=DA61xoV1oFw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian March 20 2021"

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Let's Learn English! Topic: The Environment 🌏 🏭 Mar 20, 2021

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In this English lesson we'll learn about the environment. The environment is the natural world around us. We'll learn about the things we do that are bad for the environment, and things that we can do that are good for it.
In this lesson I'll help you learn English words and terms like environmentalist, carbon footprint, recycling, and more. These English vocabulary words are very common in news stories, and are great words to learn to prepare for the IELTS, TOEFL, or any other English test.
It will once again be much more than a simple English lesson where you learn vocabulary. I will also use and teach many phrases that you can use to talk about the environment.
I hope you enjoy this English lesson about the environment! Remember if you are an English learner who is preparing to take a TOEFL, IELTS, the Cambridge CAE English Exam or any other English test this is a great topic to study and be prepared for!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkee-gcinic or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Environment"

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Learn English Adjectives for Describing People While I Make Funny Faces to Help You Memorize Them! Mar 17, 2021

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One of the best ways to learn new English vocabulary is to see the word in an example sentence and to see someone act out the meaning. In this English lesson I will teach you over 30 advanced English adjectives to help you describe yourself and other people. I'll also make sure I give a great funny face to help you remember.
This lesson will be filled with new English words for you and a great facial expression from me to help you memorize the new word. I'll even use a few special effects to help along the way!
I hope you enjoy this English class on adjectives that you can use to describe yourself and others. As an English teacher I had a lot of fun making it. As English learners I hope you have a lot of fun watching it and that you are able to learn a lot!
I hope you're having 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=PPEDrB14Rok or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Funny Faces"

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Why Not Come and Learn English with Me? - A Live English Lesson! Mar 14, 2021

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Why don't you plan to spend some time with me to learn some more English and to improve your English. In this English lesson I'll answer as many questions as I can, and those questions will come from my viewers!
I'll answer questions about almost everything under the sun when it comes to the English language. I'll answer questions about pronunciation, small grammar questions, usage and more!
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 March 13, 2021.
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVFvBV6LtxQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian March 13 2021"

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Let's Learn English! Topic: The Dentist and The Eye Doctor 👓 Mar 13, 2021

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Welcome to this English lesson where we're going to learn about the dentist and the eye doctor! As you know the dentist takes care of your teeth and the eye doctor takes care of your eyes. In this lesson I'll help you learn some vocabulary that you'll need to know in order to talk about the dentist, and the eye doctor.
I'll help you learn English words and terms like appointment, waiting room, cleaning, eye exam and more!
As always this will be more than just a vocabulary lesson. As I help you learn each English word I'll also be sure to highlight common phrases that we use as well when talking about the dentist and the eye doctor.
I hope you enjoy this English class about the dentist and the eye doctor!
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcG0hxV5kM8 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Dentist Eye Doctor"

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Have You Ever Quit Learning English? Here's How To Get Excited Again! Mar 10, 2021

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As you learn English you'll have your ups and downs. Sometimes you'll be excited about learning the English language and other times you'll feel like quitting. In fact, some of you may have quit in the past and started again, and some of you may have even quit a while ago and not had the time or energy to start learning English again.
In this English lesson I'll go over a few things you can do to regain the energy you once had for studying English. I'll talk about how to reflect on the things that drew you to learning the language in the first place, be it English songs, TV, or movies. I'll talk about how to look for exciting new things in the English world that you might be missing out on, and I'll talk about how to think about future happiness as a motivator.
After all, you must really want to master the English language, or you wouldn't have clicked on this video!
I hope you're having a good day and I wish you all the best as you continue 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=E7vYiKr5h50 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Quit English"

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It's Time To Learn English! An English Question & Answer Lesson! Mar 07, 2021

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I took the day off last Saturday and there was no English lesson. It was a good day though and I'm excited to meet with all of you again live and talk about the English language. I hope that you were able to learn some English without me last week!
In this Q&A English session you'll be able to ask a question about the English language and I'll try my best to answer it clearly. There are usually lots of questions, but I will try my best to answer as many as I can!
I hope you enjoy this little English session!
This English lesson is from Saturday March 5, 2021.
Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNYmle0-WII or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian March 6, 2021"

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Let's Learn English! Topic: Learning 💻 📓 Mar 06, 2021

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We've done an English lesson about school, and we've done an English lesson about colleges and universities. What we haven't done yet is an English lesson on learning in general. Learning doesn't only need to take place in a school. Many people spend time every day learning something new using a variety of methods.
In this English class I'll help you learn English words and terms like night class, self-taught, learning app, and more!
I hope you enjoy this English live lesson about learning! 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=3uZVLOcIMpI or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Learning"

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Don't Make These Mistakes When Using English Adjectives! Mar 03, 2021

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I've noticed that English learners sometimes get their adjectives mixed up. I actually make the same mistake when I'm speaking French! In this English lesson I'll look at adjectives that end in -ED and -ING and how they can have very different meanings when you use them to talk about yourself.
If you've ever said, "I'm amazing!", instead of, "I'm amazed!" you might smile a bit during this lesson when you realize what you actually said. One means you think you're cool, the other means you are looking at something that amazes you.
Learning English takes time, and sometimes along the way it's important to review and improve your use of adjectives. I hope this English adjective lesson brings a smile to your face and also helps you in your next English conversation!
I think it's very cool that you are learning English 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=4XsBl-qOTrU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Adjective Mistakes"

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