In this English lesson I'll help you learn about questions that you should never ask in English. There are certain questions that are considered rude or inappropriate in English (an in many other languages!) if asked in the wrong situations. Some questions are never asked, and others have their own time and place so it's important to be aware of them.It's important as an English learner to know when a question is impolite, rude, or considered an invasion of privacy.  If someone wants to ...

Do Not Ask These Questions in an English Conversation

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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In English sometimes we use the word "very" to emphasize things. You can say a person is very rich, or you can say they are wealthy.  In this English lesson I'll help you learn English words that you can use in place of phrases with "very". I'll help you expand your vocabulary.In this English lesson you'll learn words like: spacious, intelligent, bustling, frail, wicked, excellent, wealthy, basic, timid, brief, terrifying, excruciating, transparent, ancient, deafening, rare, sweltering, ...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Words to Use Instead of "Very" 

In this English lesson you'll learn over 30 English action verbs and I will make them easy to remember by acting each one out. As you continue to learn English you'll want to be able to describe the actions you do with objects and sometimes just with your arms, hands, or body. You'll certainly want to memorize these English action verbs as they are very common.In this lesson I'll help you learn these English verbs in a funny and engaging way. This lesson will hopefully help you learn some mor...

Learn 30 English Action Verbs In 7 Minutes! Acted Out For Easy Memorization! 

In this free English class I will test your knowledge of everyday items.  In a past English lesson I taught the vocabulary that you'll see in this one. This time though, you'll need to guess the item before I reveal the word. I'll show you the picture, and give a description and you'll need to think of the proper name for the object I'm showing you.In this English lesson I'll quiz you on the vocabulary for these items, and I'll also give you useful English phrases that you can use to tal...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Everyday Items Quiz Mode! 

In this English lesson I'll help you learn the English phrases you would use to give an excuse for being late for work or school. We're all late at some point in our lives. Sometimes it is something within our control, and sometimes it's something outside of our control.Either way, as an English learner, it's a good idea to learn how to give an excuse and reason for being late. In this lesson I'll talk about the 10 most common reasons for being late, and what you would say if you were in that...

How to Make Excuses for Being Late in English! 

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases associated with household chores. Chores are little tasks we do around the house. We all have a variety of chores we do every day, so let's learn to talk about them in English!In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: sponge, broom, mop, sweep, tidy up, spring cleaning, shake out the rug, thorough cleaning, to take out the garbage or trash, to wash the dishes, to rinse the dishes, toilet brush, and many m...

Do Not Ask These Questions in an English Conversation

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