Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "in good shape" and "in bad shape"

In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase in good shape. When we say something is in good shape, it means that, well, let's say we're talking about a vehicle. That would mean it has no rust on it. The engine runs really, really well. The thing is in good shape.

The thing is, not falling apart. That would be the opposite. You can also use this to talk about people. If you say he's in good shape, it usually means he has some muscles and he's healthy. He's not overweight. He's in good shape. The other phrase I wanted to teach you today is the phrase in bad shape.

Now, if I was talking about a vehicle and I said it was in bad shape, that would mean it's probably rusty. It probably has holes in the side. When you try to start it, it might not start the first time it is in bad shape.

But when we talk about people, this means something slightly different. If you're in good shape, you're healthy and you have muscles and you're not overweight. But when you're in bad shape, it sometimes means that you're hurt. After a car accident, you might say, oh, he's in bad shape.

He has a broken arm and he has a broken leg. Then that person would be in bad shape. So it doesn't mean the opposite of healthy. It more means, like, injured. So to review, if a car is in good shape, it means that it looks really good.

The paint looks good, the engine runs very smoothly. If a person's in good shape, it means that they're healthy and muscular and go to the gym a lot. If a car or something else is in bad shape, it means it probably has rust on it and the engine doesn't run well. If a computer is in bad shape, it means it just doesn't turn on all the time.

And if a person is in bad shape, it usually is used to describe them after something like a car accident when they have, injuries. But, hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from Mahsa.

Hello, Bob. Oh, hello, Mr. Bob. You haven't been active on this channel in the last few months. What was the reason in my response, And I have said this a number of times, so sorry if you've heard this a million times. I broke my collarbone last summer, and it has taken a while for me to feel a hundred percent.

I also had a very busy schedule in the fall at school. Now I'm feeling much better, and my schedule is much nicer. So, thanks, Mahsa, for that, question. And, it was fun to be able to kind of let you know the reason and I'll explain in a little more detail.

I didn't just break my collarbone. I also tore a hamstring. And that seems to have caused it to take a long time for me to heal. But I have been feeling pretty good since last fall. But in the school year, there are semesters.

And last semester, or in my school year, not every school has that. I had, to teach period two and three. So I basically was at work almost like it was full time. When I normally teach part time, I either teach for most of the morning or most of the afternoon.

And so that was a little different for me. I've never had that schedule before. And it was, hard to get used to. I found I was spending more time at work than I should have been. By the way, this van, it's in good shape, sort of, but it is starting to rust a little bit.

It's our least reliable vehicle. It's not on the road right now. We take it off the road in the winter, because we don't have as many drivers. Two of my kids are at university. So yeah, my semester, last semester was really busy. Now I'm teaching in the afternoons.

So when I go to work, on a Monday, when, I go to work this Monday, I will... Oh, by the way, it's the weekend right now. I'm recording this early. I should have told you that. Not that that's that important. Anyways, I don't have to go to work until about 10 or 11 in the morning.

Anyways, that's it for this little short lesson. I'll see you next week with another short English lesson.

In this practical English lesson, you’ll learn three simple but powerful habits that can help improve how you study English. I'll talk about why repetition really works, how consistency is a great addition to repetition, and why learning English requires the ability to challenge yourself.

You’ll hear clear, real-life advice on how to use repetition the smart way, and how small daily routines can make your English improve faster and more naturally. I will also share a personal example from learning French, plus easy ideas you can use right away with videos, subtitles, and reading.

Finally, we look at the third key habit: challenging yourself. If you always stay in your comfort zone, your English stays there too. In this lesson, you’ll learn why gradually using harder material is essential for real progress and how to do it without feeling overwhelmed.

I hope you enjoyed this short, motivating lesson for serious English learners who want steady, real results! Have a great day!

In this English lesson I'll help you learn cold and snowy English words and phrases. It's been freezing cold, wintery, and snowy here lately so this lesson topic was pretty easy to make. If you live somewhere that has cold winters, or if wintery weather is something you want to learn how to talk about in English then I think you'll enjoy this lesson.

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases like: polar vortex, to do donuts with a car, black ice, snow squall, to brave the cold, whiteout, drifting, snowdrift, snow day, snowplow, and many more!

I hope you don't get too cold as you enjoy this free English class about snowy, wintery weather! Have a warm and cozy day!

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "Let's get this show on the road!" and "The show must go on!"

Okay, let's see if I remember how to do this. Here we go. In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase, let's get this show on the road. This is kind of a humorous phrase we use when we are starting to do something at the beginning of a school year.

I might say to my colleagues, okay, let's get this show on the road. It basically means, let's get the school year started. I haven't posted a video on this channel for a long time, since the end of May last year. And so I thought it would be a good time to get this show on the road again.

Yeah, I think I remember how to do this. And now what do I say? I say, the other English phrase I wanted to teach you today is the show must go on. So this is another thing that we say. Usually when something is already happening and then maybe something happens to disrupt it, and then someone might say, you know, the show must go on.

And this is all related to the theater. So if you were in a play and if one of the actors was injured, someone else would play their part because the show, the show must go on. So to review, let's get this show.

This is hard to do with gloves. Let's get this show on the road simply means it's time to get something started. And when you say the show must go on, it means that, whatever it is that you are doing must continue in spite of things may be going wrong.

But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. This comment is from... Let me get my glove back on here. Let me do the mouth glove trick. Oh, now I can't undo the paper. I'll get better at this, by the way.

This comment is from Unsal. Hello. Mr. Bob had a sports injury a while ago, so he paused this channel. Thankfully, he's doing much better now and has started. Okay, I'm back. Apparently the first printout didn't have all the words on it, so this one does.

This comment is from Unsal and he's responding to someone called jathebest, who was asking about me, way back in May, I think six months ago. Hello. Mr. Bob had a sports injury a while ago, so he paused posting on this channel. Thankfully, he's doing much better now and has started sharing content again on his other channel called Learn English with Bob the Canadian.

He also talked about what happened there. I recommend checking it out. There's lots of helpful content. Have a great day. Bye. And then my response, which is actually from today thanks for directing people to my main channel, Unsal, and thanks for the kind words. So, yes, thank you, Unsal, for that.

And, yeah, it's been a bit of a break. Right. This channel has been on pause. I, have never really indicated whether I was going to start doing it again. I thought I might start doing it again. I had this plan where I might do one video a month.

And that never really materialized. And to be honest, I feel like I just finished a really busy semester and now I think I have time to do some videos on this channel again. I'm going to start with one per week. I know I used to do two per week. And I am going to try and do, a balance of some in town and some here at home so people get a view of what's going on.

And then, just an update, if you want to know. I am holding this camera at full length with the arm where I broke my collarbone and it feels great. So I think I am on the mend. I think things are getting a lot better. I know it's been months, but apparently when you're older like me, it does take a while, to heal.

So what should I do? I should show you a bit of the property as I talk. You can see we have some very, very deep snow piles here. And I should make sure that I don't turn you too quickly because I'm using a different camera now.

I used to use the DJI Pocket 3, but now I'm using a DJI Action 6. The reason I've switched is the Action 6 keeps everything in the background in focus.

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn words and phrases English speakers use when talking about dealing with snow. If you live in a snowy place or just want to understand winter conversations better, this lesson has you covered. Jen brought out an extra camera, and the drone, so enjoy the learning, and enjoy the views!

In this English class I'll help you learn common words and phrases like to plow snow, to push snow, to clear snow, to clean your driveway, to scrape snow, and to dump snow, along with useful winter nouns like snow drift and snow pile. You’ll hear how these phrases are used in real situations after a night of heavy snow and being snowed in.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to talk naturally and confidently about snow removal and winter work after a storm in your next English conversation.

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about snow removal!

In this English lesson, you’ll learn common verbs that English speakers use when talking about physical, hands-on work. These are the action verbs people use when they’re building something, fixing a problem, setting things up, or working directly with tools, equipment, and materials.

In this English class you'll learn the following verbs: to attach, to mount, to coil, to hoist, to wind, to secure, to fasten, to adjust, to tighten, to loosen, to hang, to roll up, to wrap, to install, to clamp, to connect, to link, to tie, to hook, to place, to position, to align, to suspend, to assemble, to disassemble, to reinforce, to replace, and to repair.

Each verb is explained with clear examples so you can see how it’s used in real, practical situations.

By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to talk about physical tasks with more confidence and precision in English. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about hardworking verbs!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ7LgCnIeA8 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Hardworking"

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn common words and phrases that English speakers use to describe people who have lots of money. These phrases are very common in everyday conversation, movies, TV shows, and news stories. Understanding them will help you sound more natural and better understand real spoken English.

In this lesson, you'll learn words and phrases like: well-off, loaded, well-to-do, doing well for themselves, more money than they know what to do with, money to burn, filthy rich, and made of money. You’ll learn what each phrase means, and I'll give some example phrases for each one.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to talk about wealth and financial success clearly and confidently. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about describing rich people! Have a great day!

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=AHpyC1mKcd4 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Rich"

In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn words and phrases that English speakers use to talk about the challenges and difficulties of everyday life.

Everyone has good days and rough days. Life isn’t always easy, and we all deal with ups and downs in different ways. In this lesson, I’ll cover common issues that can make daily life feel harder, including things that affect our thoughts, our emotions, our relationships, and our personal well-being.

In this English class, you’ll learn vocabulary and phrases such as: getting up on time, having a big mouth, too many responsibilities, anger issues, overeating, lack of motivation, social media, self-esteem, being overworked, being underpaid, relationship problems, and more.

I hope this lesson helps you better understand and talk about real-life struggles in English.

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=yFmJWWUVr9k or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Struggles and Problems"