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Let's Learn English! Topic: Patterns and Shapes! 🌀💠♒

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn fascinating words used to describe patterns, shapes, and designs all around us. You’ll learn vocabul...

Learn the English Phrases "a warm body" and "body language"

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to learn the English phrases A WARM BODY and BODY LANGUAGEIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase a warm body...

How to Rate Things in English! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn how to give opinions where you rate things. You'll explore simple and useful phrases like “How w...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing the Rich & Famous! 🧐🚙💶

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone! In this lesson, I’ll help you learn some useful words and phrases we use to talk about people who are rich and famous. We’ll look at...

Learn the English Phrases "You're getting warmer!" and "benchwarmer"

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to learn the English phrases YOU'RE GETTING WARMER! and BENCHWARMERIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phras...

Why Are You Learning English? 🤔

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, I will help you answer this question: Why are you learning English?In this free English class, I’ll give you clear, practica...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Found in the Wild! ☔🌸🐦

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases that we use to talk about things we find in the wild. The phrase "in the w...

Learn the English Phrases "the grass is always greener" and "grassroots movement"

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to learn the English phrases THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER and GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the Engl...

An English Lesson about Being Busy

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn how to talk about those days when life just feels… a little too full. If you’re like me, you probabl...

Let's Learn English: Topic: Describing New Things! 🏡🚗💻

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn to talk about anything new with confidence. I'll teach everyday English words like brand new, fresh,...

Learn the English Phrases "lost for words" and "at a loss"

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to learn the English phrases LOST FOR WORDS and AT A LOSS.In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase lost for wo...

Let's Learn English at the Food Court! 🥐🍪🍩

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

✅ Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Find the perfect tutor to help you make real progress on your English learning jour...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Junk and Garbage! 🗑️🚮🚗

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn useful words and phrases about junk and garbage. We’ll explore how native speakers use these words in ...

Learn the English Phrases "frozen in time" and "to do time"

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to learn the English phrases FROZEN IN TIME and TO DO TIME.In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase frozen in ...

Is This English Lesson Just Filler? (Hint: It Isn't!)

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this lesson, I'll help you learn the following words: stopgap, makeshift, placeholder, and filler. I'll do this in a tongue-in-cheek kind o...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Hospitals 👩‍⚕️🩺🏥

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases that you can use when talking about hospitals and health care. Recently I was admitted to ho...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing Cars and Transportation 🚈🚃🚙

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, I’ll teach you 25 practical adjectives you can use to describe cars and transportation. These are the kinds of words native ...

Learn the English Phrases "a blast from the past" and "to have a blast"

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to learn the English phrases A BLAST FROM THE PAST and TO HAVE BLAST.In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase ...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing Clothing 👔👖👕

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, you’ll learn more than 25 useful adjectives for describing clothing and fashion. These are the kinds of words native English...

Learn the English Phrases "to catch a break" and "if you catch my drift"

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "to catch a break" and "if you catch my drift"TRANSCRIPT:In t...

Want to Think in English? Try This Daily Technique!

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, I’ll share with you a simple technique that can help you start thinking in English instead of translating from your native l...

A Live English Question and Answer Lesson! Come And Join!

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I will answer as many questions from you, the viewer, as I can in about an hours time. We'll start the English class at 10A...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing People Part 2! 😢🎻🎨

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part 2 of a series of English lessons about describing people. In this English class I will help you learn words we use to describe people....

Learn the English Phrases "pales in comparison" and "doesn't hold a candle to"

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I wanted to help you learn the English phrase pales in comparison. So when you're talking about two things and one thing is...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing People! 🧩👑🏈

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases that can be used to describe people in English. These aren't easy words like short ...

Learn the English Phrases "to learn something the hard way" and "That'll teach 'em!"

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases TO LEARN SOMETHING THE HARD WAY and THAT'LL TEACH'EM!TRANSCRIPT:In this E...

Two of the Nicest English Phrases You Need to Know

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn two of the nicest phrases you can use in everyday English conversations. These simple phrases help you s...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Science! 🥼🔬🧪

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not a Science expert, but I know enough to be able to teach an English lesson about it. Join me for an in depth look at the words and phrases ...

Learn the English Phrases "to play dumb" and "dumb luck"

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases TO PLAY DUMB and DUMB LUCK.TRANSCRIPT:In this English lesson, I wanted to help yo...

Learn These Gloomy English Words for a Dreary Day! ☁️🌧️🌨️

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I'll help you learn vocabulary that describes those days when the sun isn't shining. You’ll learn words and phrases l...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Buying and Selling! 💷🛍️💳

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, I will help you learn some verbs we use to talk about buying and selling. These verbs are perfect to use when talking about sh...

Learn the English Phrases "to shoot for" and "Oh, shoot!"

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "to shoot for" and "Oh, shoot!"TRANSCRIPT:In this English les...

Over 35 People Corrected My English… But Were They Right?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I will help you learn about regional differences in the English language. What might seem like a mistake in one place, might ac...

A Live English Lesson with Bob - Bring Your Questions!

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English live lesson I'll spend about 1 hour answering all of your questions about the English language. Come and enjoy the time together i...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Fun and Quirky English Idioms 🍰🍎🏇

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this fun and practical English lesson, you’ll learn quirky, everyday idioms and expressions that native speakers use all the time in real convers...

Learn the English Phrases "in good shape" and "in bad shape"

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "in good shape" and "in bad shape"In this English lesson, I w...

The 3 English Study Habits That Actually Work (Stop Wasting Your Time) 🚀📚

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Cold and Snow Weather! 🛷🥶🧣

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Learn the English phrases "Let's get this show on the road!" and "The show must go on!"

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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!&q...

Learn English Snow Vocabulary ❄️🚜 While Cleaning My Driveway With Me!

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 pl...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Hard Working Verbs! 🧰🔧⚙️

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

“Well Off” or “Filthy Rich” - How to Describe Rich People in English! 💰💷💲

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ph...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Struggles and Problems 💶⏰🍕

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Bigger and Smaller! 🧱🍞🍩

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about two things that are similar, but one is bigger and one is smaller. By comparing each item to the ...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Home Remedies! 🍯🧖🍵

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, you’ll learn useful vocabulary and common phrases for talking about simple home remedies for everyday health problems. We’...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Let's Learn English! Topic: Adjectives for Work! 👩🏽‍🏭🏭🛠️

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I'll help you learn common work adjectives that English speakers use to describe jobs, workplaces, systems, and productivit...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Annoying Situations! 🚦🕯️⏰

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, you’ll learn common phrases that English speakers use to talk about everyday annoying situations. These are the little probl...

A Casual English Lesson - Wednesdays with Bob #243

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Indoor Sports! 🏓🏸🥊

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Drone Vocabulary for English Learners 🚁

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Common Verbs! 🛵🚀🍕

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

English Phrases with the Word "STEP" in Them 🚶

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, you’ll learn some useful phrases that include the word “step.” These expressions show up often in everyday conversations...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Big Tech! 🖥️👩‍💻🤖

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson you'll learn some words and phrases that English speakers use when talking about Big Tech companies like Meta, Amazon, Appl...

If You Can Understand These Two Jokes Your English Level Is Amazing! 🤪🤣😆

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, whic...

If You Can Understand These Jokes Your English Level Is Very High! 🌼 🚲👖📘

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

An English Lesson About Bad Weather ☔🌧️💦

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 new...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Handy Machines! 🤖🏧💦

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, you’ll learn vocabulary for handy machines. These are the everyday machines that make life easier. From the vending machine ...

Learn 19 Funny English Words and Phrases for Everyday Life!

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Find the perfect tutor to help you make real progress on your English learning journey!...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Animal Sounds! 🐄🐖🦆

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I thought it would be fun to do a simple lesson about animals and the sounds they make. I'm sure you'll be familiar with most of these, but it...

An English Lesson about the Great Outdoors! 🌳🌿🍂

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, you’ll learn phrases and vocabulary about nature and the great outdoors! 🌳🌿🍂If you love spending time outside, this...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Fitness Snacks and Drinks! 🧃⚡🍫

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, you’ll learn some common words and phrases we use to talk about fitness snacks and drinks. When people go to the gym or exer...

Describing Bad Behaviour in English

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to describe bad behaviour in English using phrases that English speakers use every day. Sometimes people di...

A Live Question Time English Lesson with Bob

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 quest...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Security Part 2! 🧳🧳🧳

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I will help you learn more words and phrases about security. You'll learn words like: turnstile, surveillance, bag check, b...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Noun Phrases 🍰💶👔

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

I Do Not Feel Like Making An English Lesson

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 expre...

Let's Learn English! Topic: The Nouns of Your Day! ⏰✒️🪑

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Top English Number Phrases With Easy Examples

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Find the perfect tutor to help you make real progress on your English learning journey!...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Compound Nouns! 🎂🛒🚏

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 part...

How to Talk about Annoying People in English

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Words and Phrases with the Word "Kick"! 👟🦶👞

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson we'll look at a number of terms and phrases that have the word "kick" in them. You might be surprised by how many there are, an...

A Live Q&A English Lesson with Bob

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first Saturday of September so let's have a live English lesson! I'm excited and looking forward to it!In this live English class...

Don’t Put It Off! 📝 English Vocabulary for Procrastination & Deadlines

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson you’ll learn useful phrases and expressions we use when talking about procrastination and doing things late. I’ll explain w...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Words with Two Meanings! 🤴🏾📏🔦

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Let's Learn English at the Shopping Plaza / Strip Mall

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Large Tools and Equipment! 🧰🗜️🔧

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

12 English Phrases for Fresh Starts & New Beginnings 🌱✨

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Find the perfect tutor to help you make real progress on your English learning journey!...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Opposites! 🏬🏛️🙂🙁

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Learn How To Ask Polite English Questions For Directions, In Restaurants, Suggestions, and More!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Cool Things! 👟🕶️🏍️

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases we use when talking about all the things people often describe as "cool", from sun...

Learn How to Use Embedded Questions to Ask Polite English Questions 🤔❓🤷

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson you'll learn how to ask questions with embedded questions and sound more like a native speaker.The original English video lesso...

A Live English Lesson with Bob - Come and Ask Your Questions!

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first Saturday of August and I'm back on track doing live English lessons the first Saturday of every month. It's been a while, b...

Let's Learn English! Topic: What's the Difference Between...? Part 2! 🚴🛠️💻

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I will help you will learn the difference between some more English word pairs. Do you know the difference between a pickup tru...

Learn English Small Talk for Fridays and Mondays at Work or School 👷💼👨‍🏫

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to learn some English small talk? Small talk refers to short, light conversations we have with the people around us. In this English les...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Words That Almost Sound The Same - Minimal Pairs 🥤👮🐑🚢

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Find the perfect tutor to help you make real progress on your English learning journey!...

English Collocations You Must Know for Towns and Cities!

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Collocations are two words that are very often seen together. In this English lesson I'll help you learn some very common English collocations th...

An English Lesson about Starting Again

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I will help you learn 10 phrases that you can use to describe starting again. We all take breaks in life for one reason or anot...

Let's Learn English! Topic: What's the Difference Between...? 🐊🏢🐁

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson you will learn the difference between some English word pairs. Do you know the difference between an apartment and a condo? Wha...

How to Talk about Injuries, Health Care, and Medicine in English! 🏥👩‍⚕️🚑

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I will help you learn vocabulary that you can use to talk about injuries, health care, and medicine. I'm a bit of an injur...

Part 3 - Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing People's Flaws! 🐑⌚⏱️

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part 3 of this English lesson about people's flaws. In this English lesson you'll learn vocabulary like: neglectfulness, envy, i...

Part 2 - Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing People's Flaws! 🐓👀💰

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part 2 of this English lesson about people's flaws. In this English lesson you'll learn vocabulary like: insecurity, judgmental,...

Part 1 - Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing People's Flaws! 🥊🦥😒

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson we'll learn about people's flaws. In a previous English class I talked about virtues. Flaws are sort of the opposite....

Let's Learn English! Topic: Animal Inspired Words & Phrases! 🐿️🐀🐈

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English class I will help you learn some words and phrases that were inspired by the behaviours or looks of the animals around us. Sometimes a...

Are You Forgetting English Words When Speaking? Try These Tips!

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I'll share 5 strategies that you can use when you forget English words when speaking. This is a common problem for people ...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Virtues (Describing People) 🦉🎁⌚

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I will help you learn the English vocabulary to talk about virtues. Virtues are the things that make people good people. You ma...

14 Ways to Answer the Question, "How's it going?" - An English Lesson

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson I will help you learn 14 different responses to the English question, "How's it going?". In my part of the Engli...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Flight! 🪂✈️🐦

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson you will learn words and phrases that you can use to talk about flight and flying in your next conversation. Helicopters fly. B...

Let's Learn English at the Strip Mall / Shopping Plaza

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this English lesson we'll go to the strip mall! In my part of the English speaking world we have what are called strip malls or shopping plaza...

Let's Learn English! Topic: Everyday Verbs! 👕🐕📌

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are things we do every day and in this English lesson I will help you learn the verbs we use to talk about those activities. I did a lesson in t...