Learn English with Bob the Canadian

Welcome to this English lesson about advanced weather vocabulary! In this free English class, I'll help you learn many common, but more advanced, words and phrases that native English speakers use when talking about the weather and weather forecasts.In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like hazy, smoky, air quality, downpour, torrential rain, scattered showers, severe thunderstorm, blustery, gale-force winds, muggy, UV index, sub-zero, whiteout, squall, visibility, conditions, alert, advisory, watch, warning, front, and system.Whether you're watching the English weather forecast, reading the news, or simply chatting in English about the weather with friends, these words will help you understand and describe all kinds of weather more naturally.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about advanced weather vocabulary!

In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to feel the heat. When you feel the heat, it means you're in a situation where you're supposed to do something and someone is making sure that you know that you're behind and you need to get it done. And they're putting pressure on you and they're telling you over and over again to get it done.So this happens a lot of times, in Ontario in the summer, because the government is supposed to fix the roads in the summer. And sometimes they feel the heat because people start to complain because their road hasn't been fixed or maybe it's taking too long for their road to get fixed, so they feel the heat.When you feel the heat, you hear a lot of people complaining. Sometimes when a coach of a team doesn't have a successful season, they start to feel the heat from the fans and from the press, the newspapers and the news reporters and sports journalists start to, really complain a lot about the job they're doing.So they start to feel the heat. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is to feel the pressure. And this basically means exactly the same thing. Sometimes I have jobs to do here on the farm and, I get a little bit behind and then I do feel the pressure, not from Jen, but from myself.So you can actually put pressure on yourself as well. And you can also use this to describe a situation where someone's expecting you to do something. Later today there's a World cup game and I'm sure the players are feeling the pressure. They're going to feel the pressure to win.The fans and their countries want them to win, so hopefully they win. So to review to feel the heat simply means to... I usually feel the heat from my boss. When there's a job I'm supposed to do that I'm not done. And then to feel the pressure is similar.It's to, have other people expect you to do something and then you kind of get a sense that you should get it done. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from Ziravan. Thank you for another great lesson, Bob. I really enjoyed learning about the expression a day off.Your explanations are always simple and easy to understand. By the way, I think you have become a little fatter than last summer. I hope you're doing well. Thanks for helping us improve our English. And my response? You are correct. I am a little heavier than last summer. The reason is mostly due to the fact that I couldn't start exercising again until about a month ago.But I'm back on track to be more... to be my normal self again. So, yes. Am I feeling a little bit overweight? Yes, slightly. Am I feeling a little bit tubby? Yes, slightly. But I do want to talk. Oh, by the way, Ziravan, thank you, for leaving that comment, but I do wanna talk a little bit about that comment.And please don't feel bad, but normally in normal English conversations, we aren't so upfront about things like that. We don't comment directly about someone's weight. Usually it's not considered super polite. So, again, Ziravan, do not feel bad.This is what happens when people from different parts of the world exchange ideas. But also don't feel bad because you are correct, I am a little bit heavier than I normally am. And as I said, I will start working on it. But when is it okay to talk about your weight or to talk about someone else's weight?Usually between close friends, sometimes between siblings, certainly between spouses. You may be able to talk about that a little more directly. Like Jen, in a very nice way, could say to me, Bob, you're looking a little heavier than normal.Are you exercising and are you eating healthy food? And by the way, that would be a better way to say it. You're looking a little bit heavier than normal. We don't usually use the word fat. It's just not considered very, polite. But, hey, I'm the teacher. I'll take anything.

In this free English lesson I'll help you learn common English words, phrases, and expressions that native speakers use when the temperature gets really high.If you're experiencing a heat wave where you live, or if you just want to learn how English speakers talk about really hot weather, this lesson is for you!You'll learn expressions like heat wave, the sun is beating down, you could fry an egg on the sidewalk, it's like an oven out here, I'm sweating buckets, it's like being in a sauna, relentless, brutal, unbearable, and I'm melting.As always, I'll explain what each word and phrase means using clear definitions, lots of examples, and easy-to-understand English so you can use them confidently in your own conversations.I hope you enjoy the lesson, and if it's hot where you are, stay cool!

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some common English phrases that start with "in the". These are expressions that native English speakers use all the time in everyday conversations, whether you're talking with friends, family members, coworkers, or classmates.In this free English class you'll learn phrases like: in the lead, in the know, in the clear, in the news, in the way, in the distance, in the doghouse, in the dark, in the process, in the bag, in the works, in the right, in the wrong, in the moment, in the spotlight, in the past, in the future, in the end, in the limelight, in the habit, in the loop, in the zone, in the cards, and in the picture.As always, I'll explain what each phrase means using clear definitions, a picture, and lots of examples so you can understand them and start using them in your own English conversations.I hope you can join me for this live English lesson.

In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to have a field day. When you say someone or a bunch of people are going to have a field day, it means they're going to be really excited and eager and, really looking forward to doing something.I'm sorry, I'm having trouble explaining this one for some reason. Maybe because I'm doing this lesson in the morning. But here we go. Let's say that in the World cup, they found out that the referees were being paid money to decide the outcome of the games.The journalists would have a field day with that information. The people who write news articles would be super eager and excited to interview people and to find out the true story. By the way, this isn't a true story. I'm pretty sure the referees are very impartial and a good judge of the game.But if there was a scandal in World cup, there would certainly be a lot of reporters who would have a field day researching the story and writing about the story and talking about the story. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is the phrase a day off. Happy Canada Day.It's Canada Day here in Ontario, Canada. I guess it's Canada Day in the whole country. And I have a day off now. I'm a teacher, so I kind of had the day off anyways. Notice I switched to the there. When you say a day off, you're talking in general I have a few days off during the school year.I have a few days off during the school year. But if I was to be working now, I could say I took the day off today because I'm going to celebrate Canada Day. So, anyways, a day off is a day where you don't need to work. So to review to have a field day is to be really excited to do something.When Jen feeds the ducks or the chickens, they have a field day eating all of the food. But when she first puts it in their little area. And then the second phrase, a day off is simply to have a day where you don't need to work. In Canada, you get a day off almost every month.It's kind of cool. I hope your country has the same. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from Vitor. I remember you mentioned a book called Project Hail Mary a while back. I'm actually reading it now. I'm not sure if you recommended it during a live stream, but either way I'm reading it.Thank you, Bob. And my response? You're welcome. I'm glad you are reading it. It's a great book and as a bonus, it's also a great movie. If I were you, I would read it in English and then watch the movie in English. A great way to study. So thank you, Vitor, for that comment. Yeah, that's great.That's a great movie. Great book, great movie. Andy Weir is the author. I highly recommend that you, read more of his books as well. I think Jen's waiting to drive away. You can drive away. She doesn't, she doesn't want to make noise while I'm making a video.So I do appreciate her concern. But as you know, we live on an active farm. There are things happening. Every once in a while you're going to hear somebody doing something in the background of one of my videos. So you might be thinking, Bob, you just said you have a day off and now Jen is going out to work.Well, farmers don't often get a day off. Both Jen and I will be doing quite a bit of work, later today. It's simply the way it goes when you are a farmer. Plants don't stop growing. Animals need food to eat. And so when we take a day off, we usually get one of our kids to do all the work for us.And we are planning to do that a couple of times this summer. We might take, next week, Friday, we might take the day off. And, I think there's another Friday towards the end of the month. We might take that day off as well. Anyways, thanks for watching.You guys are awesome. I hope you don't mind this one being a little late. Instead of making it on a Tuesday, I'm making it on the actual Wednesday, that it comes out. So if you're seeing this, it was just filmed at 7:58am and there is a mosquito biting me.

In this English lesson, you'll learn some common English phrases that start with "out of". You'll learn expressions like out of focus, out of order, out of stock, out of breath, out of shape, out of luck, out of control, out of time, out of practice, out of touch, out of date, out of money, out of energy, out of line, out of place, out of work, out of business, out of bounds, out of sight, out of reach, out of danger, stay out of trouble, out of nowhere, out of context, out of character, and out of season.These are everyday phrases that native English speakers use all the time, and I'll explain what each one means with clear examples and a picture to help you understand and remember them. Whether you're learning English for work, travel, school, or everyday conversation, these useful expressions will help you sound more natural and confident when you speak.Thanks for watching this English lesson, and have a great day!

Read along to learn the English phrases TO WHILE AWAY THE TIME and A WHILE BACKIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to while away the time. And I should note that sometimes while is spelled with an H in this phrase and sometimes people leave it out. And both apparently are correct. But when you while away the time, it means you spend time doing something so that time will pass and it's usually something relaxing.Here are a few examples. I have the summer off. I will probably while away the time by reading a few books and maybe hanging out with Jen and just doing some fun stuff. So I'm going to allow time to pass by doing something that I enjoy.So it's not the same as being bored. When you while away the time, you find something fun to do. If you're stuck in line, you might while away the time while you're waiting in line by going on your phone and checking up on social media. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is the phrase a while back.So when we talk about things that have happened in the past, if it happened yesterday, I would just say it happened yesterday. If it happened a few months ago, I might say, that was a while back. Or that happened a while back. I think that happened way back in December.There's another phrase way back. It was a while back. When did you file your taxes, Bob? That was a while back. I think I did that two months ago. So to review, when you while away the time, it means you spend time doing something usually relaxing and something that you enjoy.So that time goes by. And then when you say something happened a while back, it means it happened a long time ago. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from Mr. Fisheri and it says I used to mill about back then and pretend to be checking my phone, but there wasn't much to scroll back in those days, so it was actually awkward to be pretending.There wasn't much to scroll back in those days. Sorry, I kind of used the wrong cadence there. So it was actually awkward to be pretending. But now with the infinite information on the interwebs scrolling, the phone non stop is normalized and not even awkward since it's just the standard thing to do nowadays.And my response, pay attention here. Yeah, you can certainly while away the time when sitting in a waiting room or waiting in line now if you have your phone on you and if it's charged and ready to use. So thank you Mr. Fisheri for that comment. Let's go for a little walk.So I am, in the town of Grimsby, Ontario. This is the town where Jen, comes for the farmers market once a week. And I am actually at the old public library, which is no longer open. I'm not sure what that building is.And then the new public library, much more modern looking, and it's also an art gallery. And there's two things that you can see over here. There is some art on the wall and I think there's also some graffiti on the bottom right corner of the art.But who am I to actually know? Maybe that's actually part of the artwork. So maybe I take that back. Maybe the little bit of writing in the bottom corner is actually part of that piece of art. So what we have here is a historical building and a more modern building.And, this is actually the new library. And I think you remember what a library is, right? You can go to the library, you can check out a book, you can take the book home, you can read the book and all of that fun stuff. But, yeah, the town of Grimsby.I'm just here today because I'm actually going to be visiting family member, later this afternoon to help them with a computer problem. So even, even at my age, in my mid-50s, I still have older uncles and aunts who rely on me to, fix little things that go wrong with their computers.So I feel like they should have their own grandkids by now that are experts in that field, shouldn't they? Anyways, I'll leave you with this. Here is a piece of modern art.

School's out for the summer! In this English lesson, I'll teach you some common English phrases that people use when they finally have time off from work or school. You'll learn expressions like: school's out for the summer, to be free as a bird, to be footloose and fancy-free, a weight off my shoulders, time to unwind, to recharge your batteries, to take it easy, to kick back, to put your feet up, R & R (rest and relaxation), to take a breather, to sleep in, to not have a care in the world, and to get away from it all.These are natural phrases that native English speakers use when talking about vacations, weekends, holidays, and taking a break from their busy lives. Whether you're planning a summer vacation, enjoying some time off, or simply looking to improve your English vocabulary, this lesson will help you sound more natural and confident in your conversations.Thanks for watching this English lesson and have a great day!

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn over 30 common compound words that are often used when talking about life in the countryside. You'll learn words like fencepost, farmhouse, greenhouse, barnyard, footpath, woodland, wetland, flowerbed, and many more. Compound words are made by joining two smaller words together to create a new word with its own meaning, and they're very common in everyday English.In this free English class, I'll also help you learn about countryside weather and nature using words like rainstorm, thunderstorm, raindrop, rainbow, sunlight, moonlight, and starlight. Whether you're building your English vocabulary, preparing for a test, or just enjoy learning new words, I think you'll find this lesson helpful. Have a great day, and thanks for watching!

In this English lesson, I will help you learn and practice vocabulary related to the FIFA World Cup and international soccer tournaments. A lot of the words and phrases can be used to talk about other sports as well.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: host nation, reigning champion, defending champion, powerhouse, underdog, die-hard fan, supporter, watch party, team spirit, national pride, rivalry, chant, mascot, face paint, sold-out crowd, qualifying stage, group stage, round robin, knockout stage, to advance to the next round, to make it through to the next round, quarter-finals, semi-finals, finals, momentum, sportsmanship, an upset, highlight reel, and global audience.If you enjoy soccer, football, international sports, or simply want to expand your English vocabulary, this lesson will help you understand many of the words and expressions used by fans, commentators, and journalists during major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup.I hope you enjoy this English lesson and that it helps you build your English vocabulary and listening skills.Have a great day!

Read along to learn the English phrases TO MILL ABOUT and RUN-OF-THE-MILLIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to mill about. Sometimes people say to mill around as well. When you mill about or when people are milling about, it means they're in an area and they aren't there for any particular reason and they're just kind of waiting and walking around a little bit.When you go to watch a sports game or when you go to a concert, before you get in, people tend to mill about. So they arrive at the location, but the doors aren't open yet and they don't want to leave and get food or do something else because maybe they're trying to be one of the first people that gets in.So they just mill about. They kind of wander around and look at things and, don't do anything in particular except exist in that location. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is the phrase run of the mill. Now I'm just thinking, I think I might have taught this phrase before.Run of the mill means ordinary or normal. Walter is just a run of the mill black lab. There's nothing super special about him except that he's our dog and that makes him special. So again, run of the mill means ordinary. I usually just drive run of the mill cars.Like, I don't buy anything special. I just buy not sure what that feed bag is on the ground. I just buy whatever is normal and ordinary. So to review, when you mill about or when you mill around, it simply means you kind of hang out in an area and you aren't doing anything in particular.When you have something that is run of the mill, it means it's just very ordinary, plain and normal. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from Unsal and I think, I think Unsal is the one who told me I say his name wrong a little bit, but he still liked how I say it.Unsal says, I stumbled upon two great idioms today for good and to make good on something. Oh, I added the two there. Whenever I catch phrases like these, I always note them down. I really hope my English stays with me for good and I'll do my best to make good on my goal to become fluent.Thank you for your always. Thank you for always inspiring us to keep learning your awesome bye. And my response great phrases and you used them perfectly. So good job, Unsal. And thanks for leaving that comment. Yeah, when you, do something for good, it means permanently.Like when you, What was I going to say? I've lost my train of thought now. That happens to me. Let me see. I'm trying to think of a phrase. You used a perfect phrase for that. Let me go back to your phrase. It's the end of the day. You can tell by how I'm wobbling the camera around... stays with me for good. Yes.So permanently. I can't even. Man, I can't even hold on to the paper. So, anyways, what was I going to talk about today? You could see that the world has become green. You can also see my secret project over there, which isn't really a secret anymore.It's not done yet. I will be working on that this summer. By the way, putting solar panels vertically on a fence, isn't really the best way to capture sun, but it's a good way to test out to make sure everything is working. But yes, everything is green, except for if you look way in the distance, the field across the river is brown.But I think they did plant soybeans there. And my field way in the distance is also brown because they came and they planted soybeans there as well. My neighbor planted soybeans for me. So now I'm at the stage which most farmers find kind of stressful.Did the soil get hard after the seed went in because it rained. Like, rain is good, but it can also make the soil hard and crusty, and it can make it hard for the seeds to get out of the ground. So we'll wait and see. Anyways, thanks for watching this English lesson.I hope you enjoyed it. I know it's short, but that's how they're designed. And I'll see you next week with another one. Bye.

Who should I cheer for at the World Cup? In this English lesson, you'll learn useful vocabulary and phrases related to the FIFA World Cup while helping me solve a dilemma! Canada is my number one team, but as a realist, I know the odds of winning aren't always in our favor. So who should be my second team to support? I want you to convince me to cheer for your country.Along the way, you'll learn words and expressions such as dilemma, wholeheartedly, die-hard fan, realist, odds, national pride, historic rivalry, and watch party. These are common words and phrases you'll hear during major sporting events and in everyday conversations.This lesson also includes a fun writing activity. Tell me in the comments which country you're cheering for, who your favourite player is, and why I should support your team if Canada is eliminated!I hope you enjoy this little English lesson about cheering for your favourite team!

Hello and welcome to this English lesson about things you'll see along the road!In this lesson, you'll learn over 25 useful English words and phrases for common things found beside roads, streets, and highways. Whether you're driving, riding in a car, taking a bus, cycling, or walking, these are the kinds of words you'll hear and use in everyday English. You'll learn vocabulary such as guardrail, roundabout, shoulder, median, bike lane, construction zone, crosswalk, sidewalk, culvert, ditch, speed bump, and much more.As always, I'll explain each term using clear definitions, real-world examples, and helpful pictures so you can understand and remember the vocabulary more easily. This lesson is a great way to build your everyday English and become more confident when talking about travel, transportation, and the world around you.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases such as: guardrail, mile marker, distance marker, rest stop, rest area, roundabout, intersection, median, shoulder, curb, bike lane, construction zone, traffic cone, pylon, pedestrian, crosswalk, cyclist, runner, street sign, overpass, underpass, sidewalk, power lines, grate, storm drain, culvert, ditch, manhole, speed bump, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about things you'll see along the road!

In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase a shot in the arm. Now, when you say something is a shot in the arm, this is a good thing. When something is a shot in the arm, it means something happened that gave you a lot of energy and excitement to do something.The best example I can think of is this. If you are watching a soccer game or a football game, and if the team is down by two and if they score one, that can be a real shot in the arm, they are now excited and ready to try and get one more goal.So a shot in the arm is something that helps. If you have a business and suddenly someone buys a whole bunch of things from you that can be a real shot in the arm because it's going to help you improve your business. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is a shot in the dark.When you say something is a shot in the dark, it is a guess. So if you said to me, what's 8,000 divided by 4,000? And if I didn't know math, I might say, I don't know, like shot in the dark, like 2000. So a shot in the dark is simply a guess, and hopefully you are right.So to review a shot in the arm, I think it comes from, like, getting a needle of medicine or something like that. That's probably the image that comes to mind, but it actually means something that gives you excitement and energy to do something. And a shot in the dark is when you make a guess at something, you just say, okay, how many people live in this town?I don't know. I would say just a shot in the dark. Maybe 9,000. It's probably way more than that. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from Carolina, or Carolina, I'm not sure how to pronounce it. What a beautiful day.And my response, it certainly was. We've been having quite a few nice days like this. You'll see that in today's video as well. So thanks, thanks, Carolina or Carolina for that comment. We have been having amazing weather, like, amazing weather.I don't know how else to describe it. It has been about 20 degrees every day. It has been about 10 degrees at night. And it has been sunny for days on end. Like for a week, over a week now. It has been sunny and we really need that.Farmers here are struggling a bit to get their crops planted. It has been too cold and definitely far too wet. And so that's been a problem. And so even for myself.It's June 2nd as I record this video. This year I'm planning to grow soybeans. And normally they would be planted in the ground already. My neighbor usually comes and plants them, but so far nothing. So anyways, yes, beautiful weather.I hope it stays this way. So I think someone had a little bit of an accident here. You can see they have the orange, like, really big pylon here. And you can see the guard rail is quite damaged. One of the support posts is bent over and it looks like someone really hit this hard.It's even dented a little bit further down there. So I'm not sure exactly what happened here. But, since I'm in this area, I usually try to explain, what I'm seeing and use a couple new words and phrases for you. So that is a guardrail.It's wrecked. It's totally destroyed almost. They'll have to fix that later. And then I'd also... I also wanted to show you this. This sign is getting a little dated. It's getting a little old because it says you can buy a townhouse for $300,000.And obviously it does say sold out, so you can't buy them anymore. But you can't buy a house in this part of Ontario, Canada, for that much money. It's, usually four or five hundred thousand dollars now. Anyways, thanks for watching this short English lesson. I'll see you next week with another one.

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In this English lesson, I'll help you learn how the prefix un- changes the meaning of many English words by creating their opposites. You'll learn useful vocabulary pairs such as happy and unhappy, safe and unsafe, locked and unlocked, finished and unfinished, and many more.In this free English class, we'll explore how the prefix un- is used in everyday English. Through clear explanations, real-life examples, and lots of pictures, you'll learn how these opposite word pairs are used in conversations and how they can help expand your English vocabulary.In this lesson, you'll learn words such as: happy, unhappy, safe, unsafe, locked, unlocked, cooked, uncooked, wrapped, unwrapped, tied, untied, folded, unfolded, plugged in, unplugged, healthy, unhealthy, lucky, unlucky, comfortable, uncomfortable, balanced, unbalanced, clear, unclear, equal, unequal, acceptable, unacceptable, able, unable, certain, uncertain, common, uncommon, known, unknown, popular, unpopular, true, untrue, wise, unwise, selfish, unselfish, hurt, and unhurt.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about opposites and the prefix un-!

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how we use the phrase “before and after” when talking about change over time. We often use it when comparing an older photo with a newer one to show how a person, place, or thing has transformed. In this free English class you'll learn vocabulary and phrases connected to change, improvement, progress, and transformation.In this English lesson we'll talk about things like dandelions, home renovations, getting in shape, losing weight, restoring cars, cleaning and decluttering, empty spaces being transformed, personal growth, raising children, and many other everyday topics.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about Before and After!

Read along to learn the English phrases TO BE IN FREE FALL and FREE AS A BIRD

In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases we use when talking about long weekends and extra days off from work or school. You'll hear natural English expressions like long weekend, to have Friday off, to have Monday off, 4 day weekend, and personal days. These are phrases native speakers use all the time when talking about holidays, vacations, and schedules.

In this English lesson, you'll learn useful everyday English vocabulary for all kinds of objects and things people often see but don't always know the names for. We'll look at practical words like circuit breaker, breaker panel, fuse box, air vent, garage door opener, gas cap, and QR code, along with outdoor items like rain barrel, trellis, birdbath, hanging basket, and fire pit.You'll also learn the names of common objects people use at home, at school, in stores, and while traveling. We'll cover words and phrases like plunger, curtain rod, bike rack, cart corral, cup holder, step stool, lanyard, 3 hole punch, VHS tape, bullhorn, and wind chime. I'll explain what each item is, how people use it, and where you might see it in daily life.Whether you're improving your English for conversation, travel, work, or simply to better understand the world around you, this lesson will help you build practical vocabulary you can start using right away. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about random things you'll see during your day!

In this English lesson I will answer as many questions from you, the viewer, as I can in about an hours time. During the lesson I'll respond live to your questions about the English language, my life, life in Canada, strategies for learning and more.I hope you enjoy this live English lesson!

In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to sell yourself short. When you sell yourself short, it means you talk about yourself, not in a positive way about something. If I was to say to someone, you know, my English lessons on YouTube, they're not very good.They might say, hey, don't sell yourself short. Your lessons are actually really good. If you're going to apply for a job, you might say to someone, I don't think I'll get the job because I'm not very good at the task that they're looking for. Someone might say, hey, don't sell yourself short.You're actually really good at welding or typing or whatever the skill is that you think you are weak at. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is in short supply. When something is in short supply, it means there isn't very much of it. Right now in Canada, in my part of Canada, at least, teachers are in short supply.There aren't enough teachers and we're having trouble finding people to hire. I think a lot of older teachers are retiring and not a lot of young people are going into that, this particular profession. In fact, they just shortened the time it takes to become a teacher from I think it was six years down to five years after high school.So to review, when you sell yourself short, you don't celebrate the things you are good at. Instead you kind of talk a little bit negatively about them. And when something is in short supply, it simply means there's not very much of that thing. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video.This comment is from Mikami. I'm currently Learning English. This YouTube channel transcribes the spoken content, which makes it much easier to look up anything I don't understand. It's been a great help. Thank you very much. And my response, I'm happy that you appreciate the transcript.I do my best to make it 100% accurate. So thanks for that comment, Mikami. And yes, I try on this channel to make sure that when I'm done making the video, I upload it and I have AI make a transcript for it.It makes the subtitles and a transcript, but I still watch it at least once to correct any errors. I try to make it so it's 99 to 100% accurate. One of my pet peeves is when transcripts or subtitles aren't correct.Sometimes when I'm watching a movie in French, for instance, the words on the screen aren't the same as what they are saying, and that is frustrating. So if you don't know what I'm talking about. These short lessons all have a complete transcript in the description below. If you look down, and they have word for word English subtitles.So hopefully that helps those of you that like to turn those on and those of you that like to read the transcript before or after or even during the lesson. Well, I'm just out for a little walk today. I'm, basically thinking through my week and trying to figure out how to, adjust to having one car go to the garage when everyone in my house needs to be driving every day.So that makes things a little bit tricky. By the way, this vehicle is not our vehicle. Jen has a friend helping her on the farm today. But, yeah, we're getting... Things are a little bit... You would say things are a little bit tight. Vehicles are in short supply here at home right now.And so I have to make sure I find a way to make sure everyone gets to work. And it might mean some early mornings where I bring one of my kids to work before I go to work. That's not ideal, but it is certainly a way to solve the problem.Yeah, it's just routine. We have a vehicle going in because it needs brakes. We have another vehicle going in because it needs an oil change in a bit. All routine maintenance. And so, that just makes it a little bit trickier to get everyone where they need to be. Anyways, thanks for watching this short English lesson.I hope you're not having car problems or transportation problems wherever you are. And, I'll see you next week with another short, English lesson. Bye.

✅ If you want help remembering new English vocabulary, Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner who will help you do just that. Use this link: https://preply.sjv.io/enNA3Z to get 50% off your first lesson or use code BOB50 at checkout. In my experience Preply is a great way to take your language learning to the next level!In this English lesson, I'll help you learn 6 powerful techniques for remembering new English vocabulary so the words you study actually stick in your mind instead of vanishing like socks in a dryer. One of the most common questions English learners ask is: “How do I remember new words?” In this lesson, I'll show you practical and simple ways to move vocabulary from short-term memory into real everyday use.We'll talk about methods like writing sentences with new words, listening to native English speakers use them naturally with tools like Youglish, creating visual connections, acting words out, and using vocabulary again weeks later through conversation, reading, writing, and listening practice. I'll also explain why making stories, drawings, and comic strips can turn vocabulary study into something far more memorable and fun.If you've ever felt frustrated because you learn new English words and then forget them a few days later, this lesson will give you strategies that actually work. Whether you're studying English for conversation, travel, work, or exams, these techniques will help you build stronger vocabulary habits and become a more confident English speaker.Thank you to Preply for sponsoring this lesson, and thanks for watching!

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn fascinating words used to describe patterns, shapes, and designs all around us. You'll learn vocabulary like spiral, vortex, zigzag, ripple, lattice, symmetry, and many more. These are words native English speakers use when talking about nature, art, architecture, science, and everyday objects.Throughout the English class, I'll explain each word with simple examples and clear definitions so you can understand how they're used in real conversations. We'll look at patterns found in things like tornadoes, spiderwebs, fingerprints, ocean waves, honeycombs, and even galaxies. Some words describe orderly geometric designs, while others describe wild and chaotic movement.If you want to improve your descriptive vocabulary and sound more natural when speaking English, this lesson will help you build a whole new set of useful words.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about patterns and shapes!

Read along to learn the English phrases A WARM BODY and BODY LANGUAGEIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase a warm body. This is a phrase we use to talk about someone at work or at a place of work that doesn't do a whole lot and doesn't actually need a lot of skills to do their job. Sometimes you'll hear this.We need someone to sit at the door of the building and say hi to people when they walk in. We just need a warm body. Basically what you're saying is you don't need someone with a lot of skills. You don't need someone with a lot of intelligence. They just have to be able to smile and say hi.I think I would be good at that job. If they just needed a warm body somewhere to do something simple, I think I would be the person to hire. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is the phrase body language. So body language is any time you communicate without words using your body.By shrug, it means maybe I don't understand or know what you're talking about. If I make a funny face, it means I don't know what you... I don't like what you said. So when you have body language, it's when you communicate using your body instead of words.So to review, a warm body is someone who does a job, who doesn't need a lot of intelligence or a lot of skill. Hi, Roger. Sorry. How are you doing? I'm just about done. I'm gonna walk away in two seconds. Nice seeing you.Okay. A warm body is someone who doesn't need a lot of intelligence in order to be able to do a job or does a job that's very simple, and body language is when you communicate using your body. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from user.Please could you reply if you see my comments and my reply? Sure. On this channel, I reply to most of the comments if time allows. Thanks for leaving 2. And I think you actually left three, so very cool. Anyways, yes, on this channel I do my best to answer all the comments and I think my track record is that I answer probably 80 to 90% of the comments.I think that, there are stretches of time where I don't answer the comments where I don't have a lot of time. But there is also times where I'm pretty good on this channel at answering almost all of the comments. And I like that it's a nice smaller community over here.A lot of people from my main channel also comment here. So that's kind of cool. But it is nice to be able to connect with some of you and get to know you better. So, yes, that is what I do. Hey, it's a little windy out here today, but I did want to walk by this tree.I wish I had a tree like this on my property. It has beautiful flowers on it. I wouldn't call them blossoms. You know, in my lesson about spring, I talked about blossoms. Those seem a little bigger than blossoms. I would probably call those flowers instead, but I'm just on a little walk here in town trying to make sure I don't get anyone on camera who doesn't want to be, as people walk by.But, yeah, it was kind of funny running into Roger. You heard me say hi to Roger. So Roger is actually someone I know. That big truck that you saw in the background is actually a truck that he uses to go to market to sell apples.I think right now he works for a local fruit farmer, and that's one of his jobs. Obviously, on a Tuesday, he's on his way to market to sell apples and other things. So, anyways, here I am in town. What can I say about today?It's supposed to rain today, and Jen is not very happy about that. She wishes that it was a little warmer and a little sunnier. It's kind of go time on the farm. It's the time where we really want sunshine, and we really want things to warm up a little bit so that they start to grow.Anyways, thanks for watching this short English lesson. I'll see you next week with another one. Bye.

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn how to give opinions where you rate things. You'll explore simple and useful phrases like “How would you rate it?”, along with common ways people score things using thumbs up, stars, and scales out of ten. If you've ever wanted to sound more natural when talking about movies, restaurants, or games, this lesson will help you do just that.We'll also look at the classic grading system from A+ to F (there's no “E”!), plus how native speakers describe something as truly excellent. You'll learn expressions like “gold standard,” “top tier,” “best in class,” and even modern slang like “S tier.” These are the kinds of phrases that can instantly level up your English and make your opinions sound more confident and clear.Whether you're chatting with friends, writing reviews, or just trying to better understand English conversations, this lesson gives you practical tools you can start using right away. Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoy learning how to rate things in English!

Hey everyone! In this lesson, I'll help you learn some useful words and phrases we use to talk about people who are rich and famous. We'll look at common vocabulary like celebrity, affluent, and in the limelight, and I'll share some simple examples so you can start using them right away.If you've ever wanted to describe well-known people, their lifestyles, or how they're influential, this lesson will help you sound more natural and confident when you speak English.I hope you enjoy the lesson! Have a great day!

Read along to learn the English phrases YOU'RE GETTING WARMER! and BENCHWARMERIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase, you're getting warmer. This is a phrase we use when someone is almost right. When someone is guessing something and they are almost coming up with the right answer. If I said to Jen, I bought something today and it's really cool, and if she says, did you buy fresh made chocolate chip cookies from the bakery?And if I had bought something from the bakery but they weren't cookies, I might say, you're getting warmer. Maybe I bought muffins, maybe I bought donuts. But Jen is definitely on the right track. She's guessing, but it's not quite the right answer. So in English, when you say you're getting warmer, it means it's a pretty good guess, but it's not the exact answer.The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is the phrase bench warmer. A bench warmer is an athlete who spends more time sitting on the bench and isn't on the starting lineup. So if you're familiar with sports, usually a team has five or 10 or 11 players who are the starting lineup.They are the best athletes on the team. And there are also some people you would call benchwarmers. This isn't a super positive term like it's not something you aspire to be. Like, I want to be a benchwarmer. But if you aren't on the starting lineup, you might describe yourself as a benchwarmer.Again, very informal and a little bit negative. It's not insulting, but close. So to review, you're getting warmer simply means you're making a guess and you're almost correct. And a bench warmer is a player who spends more time sitting on the bench on the sideline than they do playing.But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from Know-that Maybe you're thinking about putting some solar panels there. Bob, talking about the area behind my house from the last video. That would be my guess. I mean, looking at all that lawn, which literally looks greener than ours at the moment, you'd probably need an additional energy source to support your eight or nine little future robot lawnmower helpers.Just kidding. Thanks for the new video, Bob. Wishing you a lovely Wednesday. Thanks, Know-that. And my response, you're getting warmer. I'm just hoping that I am fit and healthy this summer to work on the project I have in mind. So I'm not going to give all the details. I'm not going to give away, what my plans are for back there.Except to say that Know-that definitely made a pretty good guess. So we'll leave it at that and we'll move on to other topics. Yes, the grass is much greener here. It seems like spring has come very, very quickly. Even just a week ago, the trees only had buds on them and now they have tiny, small leaves.I'll get you a little bit closer, here, they have tiny, small leaves and it certainly is a lot more mild. The problem is that the lawn is growing at a rapid rate and so we are actively mowing.You can probably see some of the tire marks there. They aren't ruts, though. They aren't ruts. I don't like ruts in the lawn, but I'll show you some sort of ruts. These aren't very deep ruts, but still, I like everything to look really nice.So the lawn is green. The trees are starting to have leaves on them. It's pretty cool. I'm really enjoying the spring so far. My plan this spring is to not play any sports. If there is a teacher student baseball game, I will be a bench warmer this year.Or maybe I'll be the coach. I'm certainly not planning to play. I think that would be a mistake. So if you, if you're wondering, how am I going to stay healthy and fit, I'm going to do that by not doing anything silly like playing a sport that I haven't played for a long time and then injuring myself.Anyways, thanks for watching this short English lesson.

In this English lesson, I will help you answer this question: Why are you learning English?In this free English class, I'll give you clear, practical example sentences you can use to explain your reason for learning English. Whether you want to travel, get a better job, make new friends, or just enjoy movies and music, you'll learn to explain clearly why you're learning the English language.Your mission: Watch the lesson, pick a sentence that fits you, and leave a comment telling us why you are learning English!This is a great way to practice writing in English and to connect with other learners from around the world.I hope you enjoy the lesson, and have a great day!

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases that we use to talk about things we find in the wild. The phrase "in the wild" means in its natural environment. You can see a wild animal at the zoo, or you can see it in the wild. You can see a tropical plant in a greenhouse, or you can see it growing in the wild if you visit the country it is from.This will be the Spring Edition of In the Wild! I'll help you learn all the words and phrases we use to describe the things we see around us in the spring.I hope you enjoy this English lesson! Have a great day!

Read along to learn the English phrases THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER and GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase the grass is always greener. And, I do have to apologize. I've probably taught this phrase before. It's a pretty common one. It's a shorter version of a longer phrase, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. And it refers to when people look at what their neighbors have or what other people have, sometimes they're jealous.But we sometimes say, you know, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Which can mean that people look like they're having a better life than you, but they actually aren't. It's kind of like a little saying that we say to people so that they know looking at what other people have doesn't mean those other people are happy.But yes, sometimes it feels like the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is the phrase grassroots movement. A grassroots movement is when people, regular people, organize in order to get something done.If there was a town that wanted to have a farmer's market, and there was no one from the city council, or maybe even the mayor isn't organizing it, then maybe there might be a grassroots movement where people get together and plan and put in place something like a farmer's market.So instead of the government planning something, it's just the regular people. A grassroots movement. So to review, when we say, you know, the grass is always greener, it means that it looks like when you look at your neighbor's fence, their grass is greener. It looks like they have a bigger tv, it looks like they have a nicer car, but it doesn't necessarily mean they have a better life.And a grassroots movement is a bunch of people, ordinary people like you and me, not the mayor, not the president, not the prime minister, a bunch of ordinary people getting together to get something done. But hey, let's look at a comment from, a previous video. This is from Unsal.Your being busy lesson on your other channel got me thinking. When you don't reply to comments or maybe can't, should I just assume life has become hectic, frenetic or overwhelming? I completely understand. Answering everyone all the time would be a lot. I know I enjoy reading them anyway, and that makes me happy.Thanks for everything. You're awesome. And my response, it's always the first thing to go and the first thing to return. So thank you, Unsel for that comment. Yes, as I plan my life and as I do YouTube, there are things that I try to always do.But there's a priority list and at the very end of that list is replying to comments on this channel. So yes, when life gets busy, it's the first thing to go. And that's another English phrase, by the way. Often we'll say, you know, the first thing to go, is replying to comments.Sorry, I guess only I really say that. But replying to comments is kind of the first, first thing that I stop doing. And then after that I might take a week off from making a video. I might do something else that just gives me a bit of a break. So now I'm back and now I'll probably start replying to comments again.Anyways, I'm out here in this strange part of the yard. It's a little bit messy. I'm trying to think of some plans for this area and I do have one idea. Not going to tell you what it is yet. It's going to be a secret. But I will show you as I do it.Let me just give you a hint. I'm out here seeing how much sunlight there is at 4 o' clock in the afternoon. That's a pretty big hint, isn't it? Anyways, you might see some development in this area in the future. And then I wanted to show you this because this is also a fence.This is an electric fence and it's not on. At least I hope Jen hasn't turned it on. And this is where the goats go, out to eat. They'll be going out soon. I know Jen has them on the smaller pasture up by the barn.

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn how to talk about those days when life just feels… a little too full. If you're like me, you probably have times when everything feels busy, rushed, or even a bit chaotic. In this lesson, we'll go through useful English words like hectic, frenetic, frantic, and overwhelming, and I'll explain each one with simple definitions and real-life examples so you can start using them right away.I'll also help you understand the small differences between these words, because they don't all mean exactly the same thing. Some describe being busy in a fast way, some describe stress, and some describe situations where things feel completely out of control. By the end of the lesson, you'll have a better sense of which word to use depending on how your day is going, whether it's just a little busy or completely crazy.Thanks for watching this English lesson about being busy. I hope it helps you feel a bit more confident the next time you want to describe your day in English. And hopefully your day isn't too overwhelming right now! If you enjoyed the lesson, don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and I'll see you next week with another English lesson.

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn to talk about anything new with confidence. I'll teach everyday English words like brand new, fresh, recent, and current, then level things up with expressions like modern, cutting-edge, state-of-the-art, and high-tech.In this free English class you'll learn how to describe something as the latest, up-to-date, or even just out, and how to talk about products that are newly released, recently launched, or just arrived. I'll also cover how to describe condition, whether something has never been used, unused, in perfect condition, in the original packaging, or simply like new.This lesson is perfect for English learners who want to sound natural when talking about products, technology, or anything exciting that's new on the scene. By the end, you'll be able to describe things with clarity, precision, and a little bit of style.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about describing new things!

Read along to learn the English phrases LOST FOR WORDS and AT A LOSS.In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase lost for words. When you're lost for words, it means you don't know what to say in a certain situation. Maybe a friend has just shared some news with you about how they're doing. Maybe they're not healthy right now.Maybe they've been in the hospital and it's very, very serious and they're not sure when they're going to get better. You might be lost for words. You might not know what to say to comfort that friend or to help them through that situation. So when you're lost for words, it usually means something serious has happened.Maybe someone has passed away and you're lost for words. You don't know what to say to the friends and family who are still here. The second phrase I wanted to teach you today is at a loss. When you are at a loss, this is very, very similar, except it also means you don't know what to do.So when you're at a loss, you don't know what to say and you don't know what to do. And I'm sure you can think of several situations in life where this might happen Where something happens to a friend or a family member, and, then you are at a loss. You don't know what to do to help them, and you don't know what to say to help them either.So when you are lost for words. So to review, when you are lost for words, it means you don't know what to say in a serious situation. And when you are at a loss, it means you don't know what to say or do in a serious situation. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video.There's lots of trucks in town today. This is from Aleksey. Bob, Your channel still leads Brent's, and both are very close to 100,000 subscribers. Who will come out on top. It looks like it's going to be an exciting final stretch. And then my response. Oh, I'm pretty sure it will be Brent.He's been putting out some regular stellar content and his growth is very healthy. So, yes, if you go and look for American English with Brent. If you are not familiar with who Brent is, have a look at his channel on YouTube. He makes great lessons.A lot of them are based on recent news. And his channel has been doing really well and I'm super happy for him. He has been working really hard at creating a YouTube channel that teaches English. That is just really, really helpful. And I do think it's cool too because he's a lot like me and his content is also very relatable.Did I just compliment myself and Brent? I think I did, didn't I? I gave myself a compliment there too. Anyways, American English with Brent. Have a look at it. Great channel. I've been down to visit Brent. Brent has come to visit me. I'm not sure what the future will hold, whether we'll see each other again.Canada and the U.S. yeah, we ain't really getting along that well. I guess it's better now than it was slightly. But you know me, I don't want to get into politics on this channel. But anyway, shout out to Brent. I'll put a link in the description below to his channel.Go and check it out. I always like to share other people who are helping you learn English. So where am I? Just wandering around town on a really nice warm day. I was actually wondering if I should start going to a different town at some point. Whether you guys are too familiar with this town.You've probably seen this parking lot four or five times. You've probably seen the Dollar store four or five times. But, maybe it's just warm and comforting. Maybe it's like this is the studio where I make my English lessons.And you are always just warm and comfortable and cozy with this type of background. This guy, he is totally ready to go off roading. So side phrase here, when you go off roading, it means you drive somewhere and you usually need four wheel drive because you're not on pavement anymore.You're usually on mud or gravel. So anyways, nice spring day. Thanks for watching this short English lesson.

✅ Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Find the perfect tutor to help you make real progress on your English learning journey! Use this link: https://preply.sjv.io/GbDeg2 to get 50% off your first lesson or use code BOB50 at checkout. In my experience Preply is a great way to take your language learning to the next level!In this English lesson, we're heading to the food court, one of the best places to hear real, everyday English in action.In this lesson I'll help you learn common words and phrases you'll hear at a food court. You'll learn words and phrases like trays, menus, condiments, and seating areas. We'll also look at different types of restaurants you'll find in a typical food court, like Tim Hortons, A&W, Subway, KFC, Taco Bell, and more.But it's not just about English vocabulary. I'll also help you learn the exact phrases you need when ordering food. Things that a worker might say like “Next please!” or “What can I get for you?” and that you can say like “Could I have a…” or “I'll have a…”I'll even go over some phrases you might use with a friend when visiting a food court when figuring out what to eat, saving seats, or asking “Is this seat taken?”If you want to feel more confident ordering food, understanding fast-paced conversations, and sounding natural in everyday situations, this lesson is for you.I hope you enjoyed this English lesson at the food court!

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn useful words and phrases about junk and garbage. We'll explore how native speakers use these words in everyday life, from talking about junk food and junk mail to describing something as complete junk.You'll also learn a wide range of related vocabulary, including words like trash, rubbish, and waste, along with more specific terms like e-waste, scraps, and litter. We'll look at places and systems connected to waste, such as landfills, recycling centres, and composting facilities, as well as everyday items like garbage cans, recycling bins, and dumpsters.Along the way, I'll explain useful expressions like to junk a car, describe what a junkyard is, and help you understand terms like salvageable and waste management. You'll also learn practical phrases connected to daily life, like garbage day and garbage truck.By the end of the lesson, you'll be able to talk more naturally and confidently about things that are messy, broken, low quality, or simply no longer useful.I hope you enjoy this English lesson on junk and garbage!

Read along to learn the English phrases FROZEN IN TIME and TO DO TIME.In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase frozen in time. When we say something or someone is frozen in time, it means they don't change as time goes by. A great example of this would be people like me who buy clothing 20 years ago and continue wearing it, and then it might appear as if I'm frozen in time.Now, I did buy some new shirts a year ago, so maybe this isn't exactly true, but I do know that most of the clothing that I own I bought many, many years ago. So it might appear as if I'm frozen in time. I don't really change with the fashion trends.The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is to do time. When you do time, it means you're in prison. It means you're in jail. If you said to me, my cousin Dave had to do time because he committed a crime, it simply means that your cousin Dave was in jail.Your cousin Dave was in prison. So to review, frozen in time means that something or someone doesn't change. You might have a building in your town that's hundreds of years old and it's frozen in time. It doesn't ever change. It always looks the same.And to do time simply means, to go to jail, to go to prison because you committed a crime. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video, and this is a good one. I appreciated this one. This is from Rybula. Hi, Bob, can you explain why you said, by the way, there is a bird up in the tree there?And a few moments later you said, but I could hear a number of different birds. I'm not sure if you can see them up there on the tree. What concerns me is this. Why in the first sentence is in the tree and then on the tree. And my response, I think I made a mistake.I should have said on the branches instead of on the tree. Whoops. So, yes, I do occasionally make mistakes. I think it's pretty rare. I try my best not to make mistakes when I'm making English lessons. I think I have a pretty good track record so far.But thanks, Rybula, for that comment. And yes, I think I should have said in the tree. That is correct. But you would say on the branch if the bird was sitting up there on the branch of the tree. And anyways, thanks again for that comment.You might notice I'm wearing my winter coat and it is actually April 7th. This isn't a video from two months ago. This is from April 7th, 2026. You're gonna be watching this on April 8th, 2026.And, I'm simply outside and it is freezing cold out here. It is minus 4 degrees Celsius. Walter is right here. Walter likes to spend his time in the house right now. He gets to sleep in the front entranceway. And he's not very excited to be outside right now.In fact, I had to let him out because, you know, dogs need to go out and use the washroom once in a while. And, he wasn't super excited to be out here. So we'll go back in in about a minute. But, yes, it's minus four degrees. And if you want further proof, you're going to be able to see my Crocs here as well.The... uh... there are puddles. Kind of odd, considering that usually by this time of year, Jen and I are actively working outside and doing things outside. But I guess we'll have to wait a little bit longer for the warmer weather.Now it is a beautiful day. Like, you can see the beautiful sky behind me, and we are starting to see some of the first signs of spring. But, yeah, I think we'll have to wait just a little bit longer. I think he's enjoying the outdoors now.I think we'll have to wait just a little bit longer before we could work outside just wearing a T shirt, and a pair of shorts. I think we're a few months away from that. Anyways, thanks for watching. I'll see you next week with another short English lesson. Bye.

In this lesson, I'll help you learn the following words: stopgap, makeshift, placeholder, and filler. I'll do this in a tongue-in-cheek kind of way, as the lesson itself could be called filler, but is actually a real lesson.Thanks for watching!

In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases that you can use when talking about hospitals and health care. Recently I was admitted to hospital, but all is well now. While I was there I made sure to look around and write down all the vocabulary I could teach in an English lesson for you once I felt better.In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases like: patient, hospital, emergency room (ER), waiting room, to examine, to diagnose, hospital gown, intravenous (IV), operating room (OR), heart monitor, blood test, to take blood, intensive care unit (ICU), to recuperate, to follow up, to monitor, surgeon, specialist, and more.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about hospitals! Have a great day!

In this English lesson, I'll teach you 25 practical adjectives you can use to describe cars and transportation. These are the kinds of words native speakers naturally use when talking about vehicles, driving, and getting around. You'll explore adjectives like fast, reliable, fuel efficient, spacious, powerful, compact, used, dependable, outdated, safe, brand new, and more, with simple example sentences to help you understand how they're used in real conversations.This lesson is great for English learners who want to build vocabulary for everyday situations. Whether you're chatting about your own car, renting a vehicle, or discussing transportation while traveling, these words will help you speak more clearly and confidently. I'll also show how some adjectives can change meaning depending on the situation.I hope you enjoy this English lesson on describing cars and transportation. Have a great day!

Read along to learn the English phrases A BLAST FROM THE PAST and TO HAVE BLAST.In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase a blast from the past. When we say something is a blast from the past, we're talking about something that reminds us of something that happened a long time ago. The best example of a blast from the past for me would be hearing a song on the radio from the late 80s, because that's when I was in high school.If I heard a song from the late 80s, from the 1980s, it would certainly be a blast from the past. It would remind me of that time when I was younger and much lighter and thinner than when I was in high school and nothing hurt.My shoulder didn't hurt, my knee didn't hurt, my hip... Not that many things hurt on my body, but you know what I mean. So a song or a TV show from a long time ago might be a blast from the past. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is to have a blast.When you have a blast, it simply means that you are having fun. If I said I went to visit my brother the other day and I had a blast, past tense, I had a blast, it would mean that I really enjoyed visiting him and I had a really enjoyable time when I was there.So to review a blast from the past is anything that reminds you of the past. An old photo album, a song, a TV show, something from when you were younger. We would call it a blast from the past. And when you have a blast, it simply means to have a very enjoyable time, to have fun.But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from Jerry. Hi Bob. To be honest, I don't really get why your short videos have to be exactly four minutes long. Did I miss something? By the way, I love both your channels and watch all of your films regularly, regardless of the length of your videos.And my response, it is because of the transcript in the description. If I talk for more than four minutes, the words don't fit because there is a limit of 5,000 characters. I like the convenience for people of having the transcript in the description. So thanks, Jerry_sweden, for that comment.And yes, now you know. Now you know the secret reason why these short English lessons are exactly four minutes long. By the way, there is a bird up in the tree there. Oh, it just flew away. I can actually hear birds around me, which is one of the signs of spring.But yeah, below the video there is a box where I can paste the description for the video. And if I talk for more than four minutes, the transcript doesn't usually fit in the box below the video. And I like to include that because people enjoy having the transcript.Some of you like to read the transcript before you watch the video, some of you like to read the transcript after, and then you watch the video again the next day. But it's just a good way for you to practise your English. So that's why, yes, there is a box below and there is a limit as to how many words and characters I can put in that box.So now you know the reason. Sometimes I talk too fast and then it also gets a little challenging to fit all of the words in. But, hey, not sure if you can hear. But I could hear a number of different birds.I'm not sure if you can see them up there on the tree. There are birds on the roof of the barn. It really feels like spring is starting to happen. I'm outside without a coat on, but it's actually a little too chilly for that.Oh, by the way, there's also geese in the river. They're probably pretty far away on the camera. Probably a little too far for you to see, but yes, spring break here in Ontario, Canada. That means I have the week off work.And also, it's starting to just feel a little bit like spring. Not yesterday. Yesterday was minus 6. It was way too cold. Anyways, thanks for watching. Remember, there is a complete transcript below if you want to read it. And I'll see you next week with another short English lesson. Bye.

In this English lesson, you'll learn more than 25 useful adjectives for describing clothing and fashion. These are the kinds of words native English speakers use when talking about outfits, personal style, and what people are wearing. We'll explore adjectives such as casual, formal, stylish, trendy, loose, tight, baggy, and comfortable, along with many others. I'll also give clear example sentences so you can see how each word is used in everyday conversation.This lesson is great for English learners who want to expand their descriptive vocabulary. By the end of the video, you'll be able to describe clothes, talk about fashion, and explain what someone is wearing using natural English. These words will help you sound more confident whether you're shopping, traveling, or simply chatting with friends.Thanks for watching this English lesson on describing clothing and fashion. Have a great day!

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "to catch a break" and "if you catch my drift"TRANSCRIPT:In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to catch a break. When you catch a break, it means something has gone your way. Let's imagine that you're trying to buy tickets for an Ed Sheeran concert, and you know that the tickets are gonna sell out really quick.But then you catch a break because your cousin calls you and says, hey, I got, six tickets for the Ed Sheeran concert, and I only need three of them. Do you want to buy the other three? So when you catch a break, it means something goes your way. Something goes, in a positive way when you thought it was not going to go well.And by the way, the past tense is caught. Like, I caught a break. My cousin got tickets for the Ed Sheeran concert for me. By the way, that's just an example. I don't have tickets for the Ed Sheeran concert. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is the phrase, if you catch my drift.This simply means if you understand what I'm saying, but usually kind of in a sly or funny way. If I was to say, I'm trying to think of an example here. If I was to say, I'm going to... Oh, this is rare.I'm drawing a blank. By the way, do you know the phrase draw a blank when you can't think of an example? But I might say this. If I say to someone, I'm going to be sick tomorrow, if you catch my drift. Basically, what I'm saying is I'm not gonna be sick.I'm just gonna take a day off work and say that I'm sick. So to review, to catch a break means to get lucky. It means to have something go your way. And if you catch my drift, means basically, if you understand what I'm saying, you see how I'm raising my eyebrows?Like, that would be a good example, though, if a colleague said to me, I think I might be sick tomorrow if you catch my drift. They're basically saying they're not really sick, but they're gonna call in sick tomorrow. But, hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video.This comment is from Mahenina. I don't know how to pronounce your name. Sorry. Hey, Bob, I've been watching your videos for more than five years, but I have never sent you a comment. This is my first. You really do a good job. Thanks. And my reply, thank you for watching for so long and I'm glad you finally commented.So that's very cool, Mahenina, thank you so much for leaving a comment. I love it when people leave comments. So this is a little bit of a trick here. You might be wondering, where is Bob? He's standing in front of this farmer's field.What will be planted here in the future. But then if I do this, if I start to turn, you will see a little bit of, a vacant lot area. And then you'll see my car, but then you'll see a subdivision.So I am on the outskirts of town. If you are a member on my larger channel, you know that I just talked about what outskirts are. Outskirts of a town are where the town borders on farmland or nature or something like that.But what I did want to show you is this. It says, no dumping. Let's get a little bit closer. No dumping. But then if we look on the ground, we see old cigarette packs. Even over here in the weeds.Earlier, I saw some garbage as I was walking around. Sometimes when I make videos, people talk about how beautiful Canada is. But it isn't all beautiful. Sorry, I have to get over this way really quick, before time runs out, so you can see that there is more junk.I'm not sure what that is. I hope I didn't set off some kind of alarm by looking out here. If you look here as well, you'll see an old tire over there, and you'll see just a whole bunch of garbage. Not very nice.Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this little short English lesson. And I will see you next week with another one. And I'll figure out what that alarm is.Bye.

In this English lesson, I'll share with you a simple technique that can help you start thinking in English instead of translating from your native language. Many English learners ask how they can train their brain to think directly in English, and in this lesson I explain an easy method you can practice throughout your day.You will learn six powerful sentence starters you can use anytime and anywhere: I need, I want, I love, I hate, I feel, and I think. By using these simple sentences while you go about your daily activities, you can slowly build the habit of thinking in English and improve your fluency naturally. This technique is easy to practice in everyday places like when you wake up in the morning, while you're at work, or even when you stop somewhere like a gas station. With a little practice each day, these small thoughts in English can help open the door to better conversations and greater confidence.If you enjoy learning English with practical tips like this, don't forget to subscribe, like the video, and leave a comment telling me where you practice thinking in English!

In this English lesson I will answer as many questions from you, the viewer, as I can in about an hours time. We'll start the English class at 10AM Eastern Standard Time, and you can submit questions to me as early as 5 minutes before.During the lesson I'll respond live to your questions about the English language, my life, life in Canada, strategies for learning and more.

Welcome to part 2 of a series of English lessons about describing people. In this English class I will help you learn words we use to describe people. I'll be sure to help you learn the pronunciation of the word, its meaning, and I will give lots of example sentences that you can use in your next conversation.In this English lesson you'll learn words like: shy, talented, unpleasant, respected, observant, quiet, outspoken, ambitious, artistic, blunt, brilliant, competent, considerate, dramatic, distant, eager, fussy, impulsive, and many more.After watching this English lesson you'll be able to have even better English conversations as you describe people.

In this English lesson I wanted to help you learn the English phrase pales in comparison. So when you're talking about two things and one thing is significantly bigger or better or different in a way than something else, we say that it pales in comparison.Here would be a good example. Today is a beautiful day, but it pales in comparison to the day we had a few days ago when it was 15 degrees Celsius. So this day isn't as good as the other day. You might also use this to talk about a sports team.You might say, this year's team is good, but it pales in comparison to the team from 10 years ago that won the championship. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is doesn't hold a candle to. And this is also a very similar phrase to do a comparison.If you're talking about two things and you say one thing doesn't hold a candle to the other thing, it means the first thing isn't as good as the second thing. So when people talk about sports again, they might say, you know what? Your team is good, but it doesn't hold a candle to my team, basically meaning my team is better.So to review, if something pales in comparison, it's not as good as something else, or it's not as big, or it can even be something bad. Like that storm pales in comparison to the one we had five years ago. So. So it can also be a negative thing and then doesn't hold a candle to is very similar.When you compare two things, it means the one thing is certainly more significant or bigger or different or worse than the other. But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from Mohd Ags. Thanks for the short lesson, Bob the Canadian.There's been a lot of talk about banning the Canadian curling team from the Olympics because they touched the stone and people were like, that'll teach them not to cheat. Oh, nice use of the phrase. But not only did they get away with it, they even won the gold medal. P.S. phrases for the future pales in comparison and doesn't hold a candle to.Thanks for the suggestions. My response, I was a bit embarrassed about that. Not only did we double touch, we also claimed that we didn't and it was on video. Oh, well, I'm not sure it really makes a difference anyways. Maybe they should just allow double touching. Thanks for the phrases.Yeah, thanks Mohd for that. Thanks for the phrases and thanks for the comment. So, yeah, should they just allow double touching? Should that be what they do? I'm not sure if that would be the best solution. I don't know a lot about curling. You might be wondering, though, why am I here today? So this is the gas station.You might be able to guess why I'm here today. It's because I want to talk about gas prices. So gas prices are about to go through the roof. We're at $1.37.9 cents. I hope you can see that on the video.Because of things that are happening in the Middle East, it looks like gas prices are about to go through the roof. That's a good phrase. But that price pales in comparison to what we were paying over a year and a half ago or two years ago. We used to have an extra tax on it, so I think it was closer to a dollar fifty.And then I wanted to show you this bus, because someone in the last video. I forget who it was. It might have been Unsal commented on how it was cool to see the bus. The yellow bus like they normally just see in the movies. Might have been Vitor. Actually, sometimes I get people confused.I probably shouldn't say names when I'm remembering what people have left in comments, but, yes, that is what most school buses in North America look like. I would say 80, 90% of them probably look like that. I know in some US States, they might look a little bit different, but certainly in my part of Canada, that's what a school bus looks like.And that's what a gas station looks like. So, anyways, thanks for watching. You guys are awesome. Got a little bit of a loud truck going by there.

In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases that can be used to describe people in English. These aren't easy words like short and tall, but rather more advance words we use to describe someone's personality and behaviour in English. Once you know these words, you'll be able to describe friends, family members, and colleagues with ease.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: absentminded, awkward, clumsy, cruel, arrogant, jealous, adorable, generous, warm, impatient, aggressive, polite, calm, vulgar, lovable, violent, funny, lazy, honest, dishonest, loyal, and many more!I hope you enjoy this free English class about describing people! Have a great day!

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases TO LEARN SOMETHING THE HARD WAY and THAT'LL TEACH'EM!TRANSCRIPT:In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to learn something the hard way. This is a phrase... It's kind of a funny phrase because it means someone has learned something in a very difficult way. I should just give you an example so you know what I'm talking about.If you have the stove on and you accidentally touch the burner, you've learned something the hard way. You've learned that you shouldn't touch the burner on the stove when it's hot. When a small child first sees a candle and they all... they put their finger close to the flame and suddenly pull their finger away, they have, they've learned something the hard way.There are many things like this. When people first walk on ice, when people move to Canada and they first walk on ice and they slip and fall, they've learned the hard way that ice is slippery. I shouldn't laugh, but it happens sometimes.People just aren't aware of how slippery it is. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is a little meaner. And it's the phrase that'll teach 'em, which is short for that will teach them or that will teach you or that will teach him or her. It simply means you see someone fall on the ice and in your mind you think that'll teach them, that'll teach them not to walk so quickly on the ice next time.Again, not a very nice thing to say. Kind of mean and kind of rude. But it's when you see someone do something where you would use the phrase to learn something the hard way. And then you say if you're really mean and rude, or you think if you're less mean and rude, that'll teach them.So to review to learn something the hard way, if you hit your thumb with a hammer, you have learned the hard way that a hammer is very hard and it will hurt you. And that if you put your thumb in a dumb spot and hit your thumb with a hammer and someone sees you, they might say, that'll teach them.But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from Tacagero, and the comment is, Incredibly clean sidewalks. I see no snow at all. Very beautiful. Spring is around the corner, I guess. And my response, we try to keep things tidy, but as things warm up, the mud will come.Well, we've actually, thanks, Tacagero, for that comment. We've actually gone kind, of the other way here, in Ontario, Canada. Right now, as you can see, there's snow again. It's a little bit... I think it's starting to melt a little bit.That might also just be from the road salt. But, let me check if the snow is packy. Yeah, it's packy snow. So if you wanted, you could build a snowman today. That means it's probably one degree and the snow is starting to melt a little bit.And that makes it packy. It makes it what we call packing snow. And you can make a snowman. Maybe I should do that when I get home today. But, what were we talking about? Super clean sidewalks. Even when there is snow, the sidewalks are kept very clean.And I'm not sure if you can see there's actually salt. That little crystal there that I'm moving around with my foot is actually a salt crystal. And we put salt on the sidewalks, to make sure they don't freeze and get slippery.And so people who recently moved to this snowy climate don't fall. And have people say, that'll teach them, or so they don't have to learn something the hard way. I also wanted to show you this. As things start to melt, we have quite a bit of water flow in the local creek.Sometimes this creek dries right up, but today, as you can see, it's running quite well and it will go even higher as we get more and more snow melt in the area. Anyways, thanks for watching this short English lesson. I'll see you next week with another one.Bye.

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn two of the nicest phrases you can use in everyday English conversations. These simple phrases help you sound friendly, polite, and natural when you finish talking with someone you know well. Whether you meet an old friend at the grocery store, run into a coworker in town, or catch up with family you haven't seen in a while, these expressions will help you leave a great impression.You'll learn how to use phrases like “it was nice seeing you.” “It was great to see you." and “It was nice talking with you.” along with when and why native English speakers use them.I hope this lesson helps you take another step forward in your English learning journey. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next English lesson!

I'm not a Science expert, but I know enough to be able to teach an English lesson about it. Join me for an in depth look at the words and phrases we use when talking about Science in English!In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: experiment, microscope, test tube, lab coat, telescope, magnifying glass, petri dish, goggles, bunsen burner, and many more!I hope you enjoy this free English class about Science!