In this English lesson, you’ll learn common phrases that English speakers use to talk about everyday annoying situations. These are the little problems that can mess up your schedule, slow things down, or quietly push your patience to its limit. Learning these expressions will help you explain real-life frustrations in a clear, natural way.

In this class, we’ll cover phrases like: locked out, running late for work, stuck in traffic, and oversleeping. You’ll also learn how to talk about things such as a power outage, missing the bus, spilling coffee, losing your keys, a dead phone battery, forgetting your wallet, and other small but irritating moments.

By the end of the lesson, you’ll be ready to describe life’s everyday annoyances more confidently and sound more natural in English conversations. I hope you enjoy this useful English lesson focused on common frustrating situations.

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here and the full transcript is in the description there:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6czx_HsbUFo or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Annoying Things"

Well, hello and welcome to Wednesdays with Bob. Remember, even though this isn't a traditional English lesson, it can be used as one. There are word for word English subtitles if you need to turn them on, and a complete English transcript in the description below.

So you might be wondering what's going on. Number one, it's not Wednesday today, it's Tuesday, as you watch this probably. And number, two, you might be thinking, I thought these videos, these Wednesdays with Bobs, were for members only. Well, this week is really, really busy for me and I didn't really have time to make an English lesson. And I didn't really have time to also make a Wednesdays with Bob. So I thought I would kill two birds with one stone.

In English, when you kill two birds with one stone, it means you get one thing done. You get two things done at the same time. Am I explaining that properly? It means that as I make this Wednesdays with Bob, I'm also going to put it out as my Tuesday video this week. So all of you who, who are members, thank you for supporting the channel. All of you who aren't members. This is one of, the things. This video is one of the things that members get, almost every Wednesday, actually I think 46 or 47 times out of the year, I do a Wednesdays with Bob video.

And what do I talk about in a Wednesdays with Bob video? Well, sometimes I just talk about the weather. I talk about how we have a little bit of snow here on the farm. I might talk about how it's really cold out here today. It's actually minus eight right now. I should probably be wearing, probably be wearing a winter hat. I also talk about my life and things that are going on.

One of the reasons why I'm busy is I need to go to work tonight. I have to go to work tonight to be recognized for working at the school for 25 years. I don't know if it's just going to be a little presentation. I don't know if I'm going to get a gift. But, I have to go to work, tonight.

And, last Friday night I actually had to chaperone a school dance. When you chaperone something as a teacher or as an adult, you are, responsible for, the behavior of the students who are at that event. So there was a school dance. I chaperoned it late Friday night. I still don't feel like I've fully recovered from that. I still feel pretty tired.

And then I have to go back to work tonight. But, it is, I guess me and a few other teachers are being recognized, for our years of service.

You might be wondering, do I ever talk about the chickens? Well, sometimes I do. The chickens actually at some point need to go into the barn. It's not too cold out here for them. They are protected from the wind. But I think this weekend we'll be moving them into the barn and they'll have a much more enjoyable place to be.

I'm trying to find Jen, but she's running away from me. She's, she's trying. I tried to hide from you, you're trying to hide from me. I'm killing two birds with one stone. I'm doing a Wednesdays with Bob, but then I'm going to release it Tuesday to everybody. So then I don't have to worry about, getting that done. I was just explaining how busy I am. Oh, and there's Walter. So, do you have anything to say to my wonderful audience? It's cold. It is cold. I wasn't ready for this. Yes, it's definitely colder than we expected.

Where am I at here? Oh, I've already talked for too long. I better wrap this up. So I'll walk away now. Anyways, this is what Wednesdays with Bob is. It's me rambling and there actually is some English to learn. If you want to learn a bit of English with this video. I've probably talked too long to include the whole transcript in the description at this point. So I will.

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here and the full transcript is in the description there:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt1GRURds9g or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian 243"

In this English lesson I’ll help you learn useful words and phrases you can use when talking about indoor sports. Some activities happen out in the open, but plenty take place indoors, especially if you live somewhere that experiences the season of winter. When the cold arrives, indoor sports often become the go-to way to stay active.

In this English lesson you’ll learn vocabulary for activities like: table tennis, ping pong, badminton, indoor soccer, dodgeball, boxing, cornhole, boxing, rock climbing, dance, martial arts, squash, racquetball, ice hockey, and many other sports you can play inside.

I hope you enjoy this free English class all about indoor sports! 🏓🧗‍♂️

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4xlwQBxfQg or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Indoor Sports"

In this English lesson I will help you learn useful vocabulary for talking about drones and other flying technology. Maybe you've seen a drone at the park or beach or own one in real life, or you’re just curious about how they work, these words will help you describe them clearly and confidently in English.

In this English lesson you’ll learn words and phrases like: drone, quadcopter, controller, gimbal, propeller, battery pack, and flight time. I’ll also teach action words like hover, takeoff, and landing, as well as helpful phrases like obstacle avoidance and drone pilot.

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about drones!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAnvU7QpjzU or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Drone"

In this English lesson, you’ll learn a collection of everyday verbs that English speakers rely on constantly. These useful words will help you talk about decisions, routines, plans, and all the little actions that fill your day. As you learn them, you’ll start sounding more natural, more clear, and more confident when you speak English.

In this free English class, we’ll look at verbs such as to recommend, to improve, to include, to prepare, to remove, to arrange, to remind, to avoid, to promise, to suggest, to discover, to prefer, to enjoy, to decide, to describe, and to deliver. I’ll walk you through simple examples and short explanations so you can see exactly how these verbs work in real conversations.

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about common verbs!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZtrN19pn4Q or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Common Verbs"

In this English lesson, you’ll learn some useful phrases that include the word “step.” These expressions show up often in everyday conversations, and understanding them will help you sound more natural and confident. You'll learn at how to talk about progress, encouragement, and new beginnings.

In this English lesson I'll teach you phrases such as step by step, every step of the way, to take the first step, and one step at a time. These expressions are perfect when you want to talk about learning, completing tasks, or supporting someone. They help you describe how progress happens slowly, carefully, and with patience.

We’ll also explore phrases about confidence and improvement, including step out of your comfort zone and a step in the right direction. These are great for talking about personal goals and small actions that lead to big results.

By the end of the lesson, you’ll understand what each phrase means and how to use them naturally in your own English conversations.

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0JXae4x6RI or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Step"

In this English lesson you'll learn some words and phrases that English speakers use when talking about Big Tech companies like Meta, Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook, and OpenAI. These tech giants have changed the way we search for information, connect with friends, and shop so it's important to know the words and phrases people use when discussing them in English conversations.

In this English class you’ll learn useful terms such as big tech, tech giants, targeted advertising, algorithm, search engine, machine learning, server farm, generative AI, data centre, privacy, user data, and cloud computing.

By the end of this English lesson, you’ll be able to speak confidently about social media platforms, new digital trends, and the rapidly changing technology around you.

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about Big Tech!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsyr7YTss4s or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Big Tech"

One of the best ways to test your English comprehension is to listen to a few jokes. Jokes hold meaning on two levels. They have literal meaning, which most can understand, and they have a secondary meaning which is what makes them funny. As an English learner, if you can understand why a joke is funny, it means your ability to understand English is very well developed.

In this English lesson I will tell you two longer jokes that were first told to me by my uncle when I was a kid. I've also included on dad joke as well.

I hope these jokes help you learn a bit more English, and maybe you can even try to tell one of these jokes to an English speaking friend. 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=a154jxI_Gck or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian 2 Jokes"

In this English lesson, I’ll be sharing 20 jokes to help you test your English skills in a fun way. If you can understand why the jokes are funny and they make you laugh, it’s a great sign that your English level is quite advanced. Being able to get jokes in another language means you truly understand the language and the joke!

In this lesson, I’ll tell jokes about all kinds of things: computers, bicycles, graveyards, pants, homework, golf, the moon, grapes, numbers, pictures, facial hair, trees, scarecrows, and more! You’ll not only learn some funny jokes, but you’ll also pick up new English words and phrases along the way.

I hope you enjoy this English lesson filled with laughter and learning. Have a great day!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwktK8DEn84 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Jokes"

In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to talk about bad weather in a casual, everyday way and also in a more formal way you might hear on the news.

When it’s raining or snowing, we use all kinds of expressions to describe how awful it feels outside. You’ll hear people say things like “It’s miserable out there,” “What a gross day,” or “It’s a crappy day.” These are all informal ways to describe bad weather when you’re chatting with friends or coworkers.

You’ll also learn how to sound more formal when talking about weather conditions. In the news or in official announcements, people often use terms like “adverse weather conditions” or “inclement weather.” These phrases are useful in reports, emails, or work situations where you need to sound professional or polite, even when the weather is terrible!

Finally, we’ll look at common actions and phrases people use during rain or snow. When it rains, you might “get caught in the rain” or “be drenched” by the time you get home. In snowy weather, you could “go in the ditch” or “slip and fall” on the ice. You’ll even learn sports expressions like “a rain delay” or “to be rained out.”

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be ready to describe any kind of rainy or snowy day in both formal and informal English!

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about bad weather!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_6WtKRTg4o or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Bad Weather"