It's the first Saturday of October so let's have a live English lesson! I'm really excited and looking forward to seeing all of your questions.

In this live English class you'll be able to ask me any questions you want about the English language or about me, or about anything in general, and I'll do my best to answer them. If you have a question or two, come to the lesson and ask! I'm always happy to help people learn English!

This English lesson is from Saturday October 4, 2025

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/live/6M5Ce8tKejo or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Live October 2025"

In this English lesson I will help you learn more words and phrases about security. You'll learn words like: turnstile, surveillance, bag check, badge, ID card, metal detector, x-ray, fingerprint scanner, retina scanner, key card, barrier, bouncer, and many more!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NrfUfZeh6Q or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Security Part 2"

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some common English noun phrases like: a waste of time, a waste of money, a pain in the neck, a piece of cake, a matter of time, a drop in the bucket, a breath of fresh air, a ray of hope, a stroke of luck, a waste of space, a load of nonsense, a blessing in disguise, a fact of life, a state of mind, a sign of the times, a way of life, a rule of thumb, a matter of opinion, a work of art, a turn of events, a moment of truth, a state of emergency, a pack of lies, a flash of lightning, a sense of humor, a loss of words, a way with words, a matter of principle, a question of time, and a waste of energy!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xky8iXBzfMw or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Noun Phrases"

In this English lesson you’ll learn five common ways to say that you don’t want to do something. Native speakers use these short and natural expressions all the time when they’re tired, unmotivated, or just not interested. By the end of this lesson you’ll know how to recognize them and use them yourself in everyday conversations.

In this lesson you’ll hear examples of:

I don’t want to – the most direct way to say no.

I don’t feel like it – when you simply don’t have the desire.

I’d rather not – a more polite refusal.

I can’t be bothered – a casual way to say you don’t have the energy.

I don’t feel up to it – when you’re too tired or unwell to do something.

I’ll give you simple definitions, clear example sentences, and helpful pronunciation so you can feel confident using these phrases the next time you need to say no in English.

I hope you enjoy this English lesson about not wanting to do something! 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=mhr1E3VJnV8 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian I Do Not Want To"

From the moment you open your eyes in the morning until you get ready to sleep at night, you’re surrounded by familiar objects that are part of your daily routine. In this English lesson, I’ll go over 30 common things we see and use every single day. Even though many of these words might be easy and you probably know them already, I’ll include clear example sentences so you can learn how native speakers use these words naturally in everyday conversation.

In this lesson, you’ll hear words like: alarm clock, blanket, pillow, toothbrush, shower, car, bag, chair, lunch, book, nap, dinner, couch, pajamas, and many more.

I hope you enjoy this English class as we look at the everyday nouns that shape your day from start to finish!

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

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In this English lesson I will help you learn phrases that have numbers in them. Have you ever heard someone say they were feeling 100% or that they wanted to split something 50/50? In English, we often use numbers in everyday expressions.

In this lesson, I’ll teach you some of the most common number phrases in English, explain their meanings, and give you clear examples so you can start using them right away.

You’ll learn useful expressions like giving 110%, to go halfsies, to rate something out of 10, to feel 100%, to be one in a million, to be second to none, and more.

These phrases are common in conversations, movies, TV shows, and even at work. By understanding them, you’ll sound more natural and confident when you speak English.

I hope you enjoy this English lesson on number phrases! 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=fEzzgXJWvPQ or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Number Phrases"

In this English lesson we’re going to explore compound nouns. These are nouns that are created by combining two words to form a single idea. In particular, we’ll focus on open compound nouns, which are written with a space between the words.

During this English class you’ll learn useful examples such as: wedding reception, juice box, guest room, window frame, window pane, award ceremony, travel agent, bus stop, bowling alley, birthday cake, hospital bed, movie theatre, coffee shop, and many others.

I hope you find this English lesson on compound nouns both helpful and enjoyable. Have a wonderful day!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AoWylKdtGM or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Compound Nouns"

In this English lesson, I’ll teach you 8 common phrases we use to describe the kinds of things that people do that are a bit annoying. From bosses at work to parents at home, these expressions will help you talk about annoying behavior in English in a natural way.

In this free English class you'll learn these phrases:

-to nitpick: to complain about small, unimportant details.

-to be on someone’s case: to pressure or remind someone repeatedly about something.

-to micromanage: to control every small step of someone’s work instead of trusting them.

-to split hairs: to argue over tiny details that don’t really matter.

-to harp on someone: to complain about the same thing again and again.

-to look over someone’s shoulder: to closely watch or supervise someone while they work.

-to hound someone: to keep pressuring or bothering someone about something.

-to pick something apart: to point out all the mistakes or flaws in something.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to recognize these expressions and use them in your own conversations. These are very natural phrases that native English speakers use all the time, so learning them will help you sound more fluent.

I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about annoying people!

Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuXN3zR0kEA or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Annoying"