In this English lesson I'll help you learn some common English phrases that we use when talking about being busy. These aren't just different ways to say you are busy.  They are the phrases you would use to talk about getting things done when you're busy. They are phrases that will help you have great English conversations while explaining to someone how busy you are.

In this free English lesson you'll learn phrases like: baby steps, every little bit counts, one step at a time, one day at a time, and many more!

I hope this video helps you learn a few more English phrases that you can use in your next conversation, email, or text message!

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=ZezKAAY1aiM or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Busy"

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In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases about exercise. As you know it is very important to get regular exercise. Some of us (me included) sit around too much and eat too much even though doctors then tell us we need to be active, exercise more, and eat healthy food.

In this English lesson about exercise and fitness I'll help you learn English phrases like, "...to hit the gym...", and "...to go for brisk walk...", and "to break a sweat".

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about exercise and fitness! 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=LIzs0LtOKmo or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Exercise"

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Welcome to this English lesson where you will learn some different ways to say "yes" and "no". As you know, in conversations, it's good to use a variety of expressions to communicate effectively. In this lesson I'll cover several different words and phrases that you can use to respond positively or negatively depending on what you are talking about.

We'll have a look at different ways you can say "yes." For example, you can say "For sure!," "Sure thing!," "I'd love to." I'll help you learn the phrases, and also describe situations where it makes sense to use them.

In the second part of the lesson, we will look at a few different ways to say "no." There are many situations where "no" might not be the best response. Instead, you can use words like "Never!" or "Not in a million years!"

By the end of this lesson, you'll know a few more ways to say "yes" or "no" in your conversations, making you a more confident and effective communicator in English.

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about different ways to say "yes" and "no" and I hope you have a great day!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right  here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VssIRczjea4 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Yes No"

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In this video I will be answering some questions that some of you submitted to me last week. As you listen to me answer these questions I hope you can use some of my answers as templates to create your own answers if you were asked the same questions.

So, not really an English lesson this week, more of a video about me and my life, but you can always find a way to make it an English lesson.

Thanks to Mike from Teacher Mike English  @TeacherMikeEnglish   and Brent from Speak English with this Guy  @AmericanEnglishGuy   for  joining in!

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

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It's nice to be nice! In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about being nice to someone. It's always a good idea to make someone's day better. If you did everything on this list, people would really appreciate you!

In this English lesson you'll learn phrases like: look after someone's dog, lend someone a hand, take someone out for lunch, spend time with someone, pick up the tab for someone, offer to help someone, give directions to someone, and many more!

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about doing nice things! 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=jw2VjSduR3Y or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Nice Things"

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In this English lesson I'll teach you ten different ways to keep an English conversation going. I'm sure you've experienced this: You start a conversation, and it gets to a point where neither person knows what to talk about next and you just stare at each other not knowing what to do.

This is where, as an English learner, you need to be prepared in advance! In this lesson you'll learn how to start statements or questions to help restart the conversation. You can take each of these starter sentences and starter questions and write down in advance things you could say or ask.

In this way, when you're stuck in your next conversation, you'll know what to do next!

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about how to keep the conversation going, and I hope your next conversation goes well!

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=AVRxTwvuE1k or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian What to Say Next"

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Welcome to this English lesson about our amazing world. I'm always surprised by just how spectacular the world around us is. There are deserts, volcanoes, and so many other natural things that I just find awe inspiring.

In this English lesson you'll learn the following words and some phrases that go with them: waterfall, rapids, canyon, cliff, valley, plains, beach, iceberg, glacier, cave, and many more!

I hope you enjoy this English class about the amazing natural world around us!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right  here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWMF7qfFxw0 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Amazing World"

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In this English lesson I will talk about how much I hate scams, and I'll help you learn the common words and phrases we use in English to talk about scams. Scams are situations where someone tries to trick you into giving them money, items, or personal information. There are many scams around, especially on the internet.

In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like scam, scammer, to scam, phishing, to fall for, to walk away, a rip-off, a fake, counterfeit, a knockoff, to get away with, and more.

I hope this English lesson helps you not only learn the words and phrases needed to talk about scams, but also helps you to avoid them in the future!

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=kKwyHevGVJ0 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Scams"

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In this English lesson I'll help you learn over 30 English action verbs. I'm going to start with the basic verbs, and this will eventually become a series. Even though the words in this lesson are meant for beginners, be sure to follow along as I will also use more advanced words for each verb. For instance, when I talk about "walk", I will also talk about "stroll" and "brisk walk".  In some ways this will be an English lesson for all levels!

In this free English class you'll learn words like: walk, stroll, run, jog, sprint, jump, leap, cry, sob, read, write, listen, speak, climb, fall, and many more!

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about action verbs! 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=cWJ80_suE7k or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Action Verbs"

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In this English lesson you'll learn about collocations with the word "and". Collocations are words that frequently appear together in the English language, and learning them can help improve your fluency and make your English sound more natural.

In this lesson, I will help you learn common collocations with "and" and how to use them in context. You'll learn English collocations like, "slip and fall", "pros and cons", "facts and figures", "wear and tear", and many more.

You will learn what each of these English phrases means and how they are used in everyday conversation. By the end of this English class, you will have a better understanding of common collocations with "and" and be able to use them with confidence when you speak English!

I hope you enjoyed this English lesson! 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=sd5o811OqMs or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Collocations"

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