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  • Don’t Put It Off! 📝 English Vocabulary for Procrastination & Deadlines
    Sep 4 2025

    In this English lesson you’ll learn useful phrases and expressions we use when talking about procrastination and doing things late. I’ll explain what it means to procrastinate, to put something off, to do something at the last minute, and many other natural phrases.

    You’ll hear real-life examples like renewing a passport too late, not changing lanes soon enough to make an exit, or dragging your feet when you don’t feel like cleaning the house. These phrases will help you understand everyday English conversations and describe your own habits more clearly.

    We’ll also look at common words and expressions connected to deadlines and time pressure, such as cutting it close, to waste time, and to run out of time.

    By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to talk about procrastination with confidence and recognize these expressions when native speakers use them. Don’t put it off! Watch the video now and practice your English today!

    I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about procrastination and deadlines. 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=Py-Lhuoh4Ms or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Procrastination"

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    9 min
  • Let's Learn English! Topic: Words with Two Meanings! 🤴🏾📏🔦
    Aug 31 2025

    In this English lesson you’ll learn some of the most common words in English that have two different meanings. These words can be tricky for English learners because the same word can mean something completely different in another context. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to recognize both meanings and use them correctly in your own conversations. I'll also be giving some good example sentences and teach you how to pronounce them correctly.

    In this English lesson you’ll learn words like: bat, bark, spring, date, seal, nail, watch, jam, wave, light, match, fair, letter, park, tie and many more. I’ll give you a picture and a simple definition for each word, along with clear example sentences so you can hear how native speakers use these words in everyday English.

    I hope you enjoy this free English class about words with two meanings. 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=gRDFxg7GjOw or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Two Meanings"


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    31 min
  • Let's Learn English at the Shopping Plaza / Strip Mall
    Aug 28 2025

    In this English lesson we'll go to a shopping plaza / strip mall! This is part two of a lesson I did a few months ago. Many of you enjoyed it and asked for another.

    In my part of the English speaking world we have what are called strip malls or shopping plazas. These are places where all the shops and stores are in a row with the door facing the parking lot. Walk with me as I explain each location and give you a peek inside each restaurant, shop, and store!

    In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases like: clothing store, nail salon, vacant, to rent, to lease, pizzeria, fast food, drive-thru, big box store, hardware store, garden centre, beer store, animal hospital, juice bar, pharmacy, and many more!

    I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about shopping plazas!

    Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd4yiK3kFVM or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Shopping Plaza"


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    13 min
  • Let's Learn English! Topic: Large Tools and Equipment! 🧰🗜️🔧
    Aug 24 2025

    In this English lesson, you’ll learn the names and meanings of large tools and heavy shop equipment that you often see in garages, workshops, and on construction sites.

    In this lesson you’ll learn words like: shop-vac, vise, anvil, chain hoist, workbench, chop saw, jack, jack stands, bench grinder, log splitter, leaf blower, wood chipper, table saw, and many more.

    As we go through the lesson, I’ll give you clear and simple definitions so you know exactly what each tool is used for, and I’ll share example sentences so you can practice using these words in real life. This lesson is great if you want to expand your vocabulary and talk more confidently about heavy-duty tools and equipment in English.

    I hope you enjoy this free English class about large tools and equipment!

    Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jetCS8F7NGU or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Large Tools"

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    29 min
  • 12 English Phrases for Fresh Starts & New Beginnings 🌱✨
    Aug 21 2025

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    In this English lesson, I'll help you learn 12 common English phrases about refocusing, rediscovering, and fresh starts. Whether it’s the end of summer, the start of a new school year, the start of a new job, or just getting back to your goals, these phrases will help you express transitions in a natural way.

    I'll help you learn phrases about having renewed energy for something. You’ll learn how to say to have a renewed interest, to breathe new life into something, to fall in love with something again, and more! These are English phrases that native speakers use to talk about revisiting old hobbies, returning to routines, or simply staying committed.

    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=Vs52vNR4ijk or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Fresh Starts"


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    10 min
  • Let's Learn English! Topic: Opposites! 🏬🏛️🙂🙁
    Aug 17 2025

    In this English lesson you'll be learning pairs of words that are exact opposites. Studying opposite words together is a really effective way to build your vocabulary, because remembering one word often helps you recall the other. I'll make sure to include example sentences, clear pronunciation, and simple explanations of what each word means.

    In this English lesson you'll learn words such as: to argue and to agree, natural and artificial, clean and dirty, guilty and innocent, maximum and minimum, tight and loose, above and below, foolish and wise, interior and exterior, include and exclude, and many more!

    I hope you find this free English lesson on opposites both helpful and enjoyable. Thanks for watching, and have an amazing day!

    Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW8u4ZRRlSg or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Opposites"

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    21 min
  • Learn How To Ask Polite English Questions For Directions, In Restaurants, Suggestions, and More!
    Aug 14 2025

    In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to ask polite English questions in a variety of everyday situations. We’ll go over how to make requests in places like restaurants, how to politely ask for directions, and how to check if someone needs help. You’ll also learn how to ask for information in a way that sounds friendly and respectful, and how to make suggestions so that they come across as considerate.

    Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIL-93qVNakhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIL-93qVNak or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Polite Questions"

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    5 min
  • Let's Learn English! Topic: Cool Things! 👟🕶️🏍️
    Aug 10 2025

    In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases we use when talking about all the things people often describe as "cool", from sunglasses to leather jackets, motorcycles, running shoes, band t-shirts, and much more. You’ll learn not just the vocabulary, but also pronunciation and usage.

    In this English lesson you'll earn words and phrases like: sunglasses, shades, motorcycle, trends, in style, leather jacket, running shoes, sneakers, retro, thrifting, and more!

    Whether you’re trying to describe a stylish person, a trendy item, or just sound a little cooler when speaking English, this lesson will help you do just that.

    Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGZeL4ZttOQ or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Cool Things"

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    21 min