Hi, I’m KBob, the teacher behind English Teacher KBob.
I’ve been teaching English since 2006 and teaching adult ESL since 2017. During that time, I’ve taught learners at many different ages and levels, but helping adults build practical English skills has become the heart of my work.
And if you spend much time here, you’ll probably hear me say:
“Rule number 1, English is a crazy language.”
That isn’t just a catchphrase. English really can be confusing. My job is to help make it understandable.
Why Am I Called KBob?
My name is Bob, and KBob is a family nickname that became part of my identity.
I’m Bob Jr., named after my father, and I grew up as the oldest of eight siblings in a family where all of the children’s names began with K. Over time, KBob became a natural way to distinguish me—and eventually it became part of the English Teacher KBob name.
Today, English Teacher KBob represents both the teacher and the learning system I’m building for adult English learners.
What Is My Teaching Background?
I began teaching English in 2006 and have taught learners ranging from young children through adults.
I hold an AA in Language Arts, a BA in Communication, and an MA in Educational Foundations, along with California teaching credentials in English and Social Science.
Since 2017, much of my work has focused specifically on adult ESL.
Working with adult learners has taught me something important: adults usually don’t need more complicated explanations. They need English explained clearly, plenty of meaningful practice, and opportunities to use what they learn in real life.
Who Is English Teacher KBob For?
English Teacher KBob is primarily for adult English learners, especially beginners and learners who want stronger foundations.
The goal is practical English you can actually use:
- speaking and conversation
- grammar and sentence building
- pronunciation
- vocabulary
- reading and writing
- everyday English
- confidence communicating with other people
If you are a true beginner, Foundation 0 gives you a structured place to start.
If you already know some English, you can explore the growing collection of beginner ESL lessons and practice materials throughout the site.
What Is My Teaching Philosophy?
I believe students learn best when they understand why something works, see clear examples, and then have enough practice to use it themselves.
I also believe mistakes are part of learning a language.
English is filled with irregular rules, strange spellings, confusing pronunciation, and exceptions. Instead of pretending those things don’t exist, I point them out and help students work through them.
My goal is simple:
Build confidence. Communicate clearly. Succeed every day.
What Is English Teacher KBob Becoming?
English Teacher KBob is growing into more than a collection of individual English lessons.
The site is being organized into a connected learning system that includes structured Foundation lessons, everyday English instruction, videos, practice materials, pronunciation and grammar help, and additional learning resources.
I also teach real adult ESL students, and what happens in those classrooms helps shape what I create here. When students struggle with a particular question, grammar point, pronunciation problem, or everyday situation, that tells me what English learners actually need help with.
That connection between real students and practical instruction is an important part of English Teacher KBob.
What About Live English Lessons?
Live lessons are also part of the future of English Teacher KBob.
I am currently developing the next version of those lessons rather than advertising classes before the schedule and format are ready.
When new live lessons are scheduled, information will be posted here on EnglishTeacherKBob.com.
Where Should I Start?
If you are beginning English from the very beginning, start with Foundation 0.
If you already know some English and want to improve your grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, or everyday communication, explore the Beginner English Lessons.
And if you have a question while studying, leave a comment on the lesson. I read the questions students ask because those questions often help me understand what English learners need next.
Welcome to English Teacher KBob.
And remember:
Rule number 1, English is a crazy language.
Your story is incredibly inspiring, KBob! It’s amazing to see how your journey led you to teaching ESL, especially to adults. Your late entry into the teaching profession and your own struggles with education make you relatable to many of your students, and I think that’s a beautiful thing. I’m particularly moved by your dedication to making English learning accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or age. What inspired you to create this website and offer these resources? Also, do you have any plans to expand your teaching methods to include other forms of media, like podcasts or YouTube videos? Keep up the fantastic work!
Hi dreamgirl93. I appreciate your comments. Thanks for leaving them. As for your questions, I have made YouTube videos for some of the posts on my site. I’m in the process of making one for more of them, if not all of them.
I plan to do some YouTube Live and I will utilize Zoom for classes as well.
What inspired me to create this site was/is that I’m at retirement age (actually beyond retirement age). I love what I’m doing, teaching ESL, but I want to be able to do it from wherever I am in the world. It’s not that I don’t enjoy working where I do and with the people I work with. I do, but I don’t want to go on doing it that way for ever.
Hence, the retirement plan I mentioned and that you referenced.
Feel free to leave comments and/or questions anytime. I will promptly respond.
KBob
I love that you are following your passion. Life’s too short to not enjoy what you’re doing.
Additionally, when you are passionate and excited about what you are doing you put more into it and typically then also excel at it. I have also found personally that it is very rewarding to teach students who are eager to learn. Great Job Kbob!
Hello Daniel. Thanks for your comments. You’re absolutely correct. Passion makes for a fun time. Even though my students may not understand the word enthusiasm, they all feel it. Many of them have told me in whatever level of English they are that they love my level of passion and enthusiasm.
KBob
I speak english, this is one of the most used language in the world, one thing that I found so amazing however is that someone told me that english is one of the most difficult language to learn. Is this so? and if yes why is this? I find the english language to be amazing.
Hi Norman. Thanks for your comments. Yes, English is a very difficult language to learn, especially if it’s not someone’s first language. Even for many of those whose first language is English, it’s a difficult language to master.
Why?
It’s because English is derived from a variety of languages. Because of that, there are so many exceptions and variations, it can make if difficult to find patterns and absolutes.
I tell my students to do their best to learn the rules to help create a foundation but not to worry about all the exceptions and variations. I tell them they will have to learn them over time.
KBob
Kbob, I recently made an attempt to provide my feedback about your website on a different platform but encountered some difficulties. Therefore, I’ve decided to share my thoughts here. Your site is impressively designed and incredibly user-friendly. I particularly appreciate the inclusion of Google Translate to assist individuals who may not be proficient in the English language. Given the current state of the English language, your site represents a positive step forward in helping people grasp sentence structure and the correct use of mechanics to create coherent sentences. I applaud your dedication to teaching, as it is a valuable skill that is often overlooked, and your commitment to it makes you a significant contributor to society. I sincerely thank you for your efforts! Your website is truly excellent.
Michael
WA
Hi Michael. Welcome back. Thanks so much for your kind comments. Sorry you had issues earlier trying to leave comments. Support is still working on the issue. I hope to have it resolved soon.
Feel free to leave comments and questions any time. I will promptly reply.