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: http://preply.sjv.io/e1XbJ1 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 will help you learn phrases that have numbers in them. Have you ever heard someone say they were feeling 100% or that they wanted to split something 50/50? In English, we often use numbers in everyday expressions.In this lesson, I’ll teach you some of the most common number phrases in English, explain their meanings, and give you clear examples so you can start using them right away.You’ll learn useful expressions like giving 110%, to go halfsies, to rate something out of 10, to feel 100%, to be one in a million, to be second to none, and more.These phrases are common in conversations, movies, TV shows, and even at work. By understanding them, you’ll sound more natural and confident when you speak English.I hope you enjoy this English lesson on number phrases! 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=fEzzgXJWvPQ or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Number Phrases"
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Let's Learn English! Topic: Compound Nouns! 🎂🛒🚏
In this English lesson we’re going to explore compound nouns. These are nouns that are created by combining two words to form a single idea. In particular, we’ll focus on open compound nouns, which are written with a space between the words.During this English class you’ll learn useful examples such as: wedding reception, juice box, guest room, window frame, window pane, award ceremony, travel agent, bus stop, bowling alley, birthday cake, hospital bed, movie theatre, coffee shop, and many others.I hope you find this English lesson on compound nouns both helpful and enjoyable. Have a wonderful day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AoWylKdtGM or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Compound Nouns"
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How to Talk about Annoying People in English
In this English lesson, I’ll teach you 8 common phrases we use to describe the kinds of things that people do that are a bit annoying. From bosses at work to parents at home, these expressions will help you talk about annoying behavior in English in a natural way.In this free English class you'll learn these phrases:-to nitpick: to complain about small, unimportant details.-to be on someone’s case: to pressure or remind someone repeatedly about something.-to micromanage: to control every small step of someone’s work instead of trusting them.-to split hairs: to argue over tiny details that don’t really matter.-to harp on someone: to complain about the same thing again and again.-to look over someone’s shoulder: to closely watch or supervise someone while they work.-to hound someone: to keep pressuring or bothering someone about something.-to pick something apart: to point out all the mistakes or flaws in something.By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to recognize these expressions and use them in your own conversations. These are very natural phrases that native English speakers use all the time, so learning them will help you sound more fluent.I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about annoying people!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuXN3zR0kEA or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Annoying"
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Let's Learn English! Topic: Words and Phrases with the Word "Kick"! 👟🦶👞
In this English lesson we'll look at a number of terms and phrases that have the word "kick" in them. You might be surprised by how many there are, and what the meanings are. Also, thanks to Mohd Ags for the lesson idea. I'll be sure to show you the word or phrase, give a definition, and a picture to help you remember the meaning.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: alive and kicking, a kickstand, to kickstart, to kick in, to kick the habit, to kick butt, to get a kick out of something, to be on a kick, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about words and phrases with the word "kick"! 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=r_LEZ1Pb6Ek or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Kicks"
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A Live Q&A English Lesson with Bob
It's the first Saturday of September so let's have a live English lesson! I'm excited and looking forward to it!In this live English class you'll be able to ask me any questions you want about the English language and I'll do my best to answer them on the spot! If you have a question or two, come to the lesson and ask! I'm always happy to help people who are learning English!This English lesson is from Saturday September 6, 2025.
If you want to learn English you've come to the right place. I'm Bob the Canadian and I make videos on Youtube (Just search for "Bob the Canadian" on Youtube!) as well as podcasts right here to help you learn English. Each week I teach a lesson and I host a question and answer session about the English language. During these sessions I will my best to answer as many questions as I can that you have about the English language!
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