Learn the English Phrases 'Who would have thought...' and 'Come to think of it...'

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT... and COME TO THINK OF IT

In this English lesson I wanted to help you learn the English phrase who would've thought. In English, we use this phrase when we're about to mention something that surprised us. Maybe you went to school with someone named Jim and they didn't do a very good job in school and they became a scientist. You might say to a friend who would've thought that Jim would become a scientist. He didn't even do his homework in high school. Maybe you had a tree and it's a very solid looking tree and then during a windstorm it blew over. You might say, who would've thought that that really big tree would blow over in the windstorm? That's something that surprised me. So when you talk about something that's kind of a surprise something that you didn't expect to happen you might use the English phrase who would've thought to start the sentence.

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The second phrase I wanted to teach you today is the phrase come to think of it. This is a phrase we use when we've suddenly thought of something. You could say something like this. Come to think of it, that tree didn't look very healthy. So it doesn't surprise me that it blew over in the windstorm, you could say come to think of it, Jim didn't do any homework in school but he always got high marks or high grades on all of his tests. So whenever you think of something, when a thought comes to mind during a conversation, you can introduce it by starting the phrase with come to think of it.

So to review, when you say who would've thought it means that something has surprised you. Who would've thought that these videos would come out two days every week? Who would've thought that? Well, I thought that, but anyways that shouldn't be a surprise. And if you say come to think of it you introduce something that you just thought of.

So come to think of it. I should probably read a comment from a previous video. Let me find that for a second. It's in my pocket somewhere. I know that I remember putting it in there. This comment is from Tan. Good morning, Dear Professor Bob, the Canadian, you know you teach not only English but also teach us to love this life. Make us love this life, enjoy this life, love our work. I do get a lot of positive energy from your videos. And my response, I'm glad to hear that, Tan. I think life has a lot to offer. I do most days love life and always have. I'm glad to hear that comes across in my lessons sometimes.

So that's very touching Tan. I'm glad that as I'm teaching English, that people do feel kind of a bit of a connection, that they kind of sense that I do enjoy life and I think it's important to enjoy life. I will say though, that I wasn't always this way. I think I have been much more positive since I had heart surgery a few years ago. I think when you have, I've talked about this before when you have a major medical problem and you have a surgery and you come through the surgery and you feel a lot better and you are just in way better shape, you think about life in a different way. So my goals in life are to try to be happy each day to think about the things that are good in my life and to give in some way. That's why it's nice for Jen and I to sell flowers. Flowers make people happy. And it's fun to do English lessons because English lessons on YouTube make people happy as well. But anyways, Tan, thanks for that touching comment.

Hey, you can see I finally cleaned up most of the tree. I'm not sure if you can see all of it there but I did get the tractor out and I spent some time doing that, and I wanted to show you just how beautiful things are starting to look here. So it is fall here in Ontario, Canada. You probably haven't seen this view of the river and the trees on the other side for a while probably since a couple weeks ago when I did a live stream. But you could see that if you look at the horizon, the leaves are turning color and what's cool is they haven't really started to fall yet. So the leaves are turning color but they're still on the trees which is a very cool and beautiful time of year. So I'm glad I could share a little bit of it with you just with this video.

Anyways, have a good day. I'll see you in a couple days with another short English lesson. Bye.

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[Aleksey_FE]

Who would have thought that I would be stuck on this channel for years?
I think I love these videos not because they are "English Lessons", but because they are "Bob's". God bless your home, Bob!

[daktari_wa_sukari]

I acknowledge Bob for your commitment and love for all ! May God Bless ❤

[pristinehorizon]

Dear Teacher Bob, you are doing all the works with high Enthusiasm. This is the real Inspiration. The way you do everything is amazing. I love it. Enjoying the natural beauty of your place also . Grateful to you💐💐💖💖

[habibtheonly]

Who would have thought that I would watch Bob's video to learn English and become his student?
Come to think of it
The meeting is next Tuesday, which, come to think of it, is also the date of my doctor's appointment.
absolutely amazing phrases Bob!

[mimii-wi]

Beautiful videos and very useful always vivid and amazing

[qiupark]

Come to think of it, you have the beautiful view differently in four seasons with you, so that is definite you are enjoying and happy. Thanks a lot!

[RomanL.N]

Hi Bob! Who would have thought that I would learn English through a Canadian teacher? Well, times have changed! Great lesson!Thx!

[padmajadhav]

Hi Bob, you are right! Lying on the operation table and coming out of surgery safely definitely changes our mindset because life after that is complete bonus, it makes us realize value of each and every single day and tells us how beautiful life is 😍

[sevdaseid]

Thank you, Sir, for very touching lesson. Very useful phrases and top at all happy recipe from you. Indeed every day and every way l try feel mindfulnes and awareness no past no future only present, now and here. Feeling Gratitude and calm. Who would have thought l can achieve it. Every cloud ☁️ has a silver shine. Life is phenomenal. Stay blessed.

[issacpjacob]

Very very useful phrase
Who would have thought that i saw your vedios?

[aryabhaskar]

Hi teacher Bob! I just wanted to say hello to you. I am a little behind to watch your videos and I hope I will be back on track very soon. I 100% agree with TAN.🙏💖🙏

[tammytsang]

Come to think of it, you can write a book on English and life style. Thank you teacher Bob for all your dedications!

[otteronline]

Thanks for the video, Bob! Entirely agree with that comment: we do get a lot positive energy from your work))

[tonkeasley]

Hey Bob! I am so into your lessons. I really like these short lessons, very useful for busy learners like us. And you impart idioms and phrases that can be used for academic writing, so it's really helpful for students like us.

[dmitrylubyanov]

I think it's valuable to share your opinion about things that happen. Like Tan's comment. I sign every single word he said. Mr. Bob is this kinda person that makes me feel better no matter what the topic or idea is outlined. I'm sure after I watch his video I'm gonna feel better. And I must thank you for this, Mr. Bob. Although I'm kinda reserved person and barely share my feelings, but this comment touched me as well 🙂🤗

[Aerosmith]

Came to think of it, I may have not heard this phrase before. 💖

[Glonist]

Hi Bob i would like to tell you. 5 years ago i have been in Ontario ste Catherine toronto and niagar falls journey
I appreciate particularly the vineyard around Ste Catherine niagara falls Toronto tower
you are living in a nice country
thank you for your lesson
Are you living far from ste Caterine have a good day I'm Joseph from France

[ariohandoyo]

Come to think of it we use the phrase who would have thought as well in our native languange the meaning also the same 100% i can't believe it English has the same phrase that we use in indonesian languange😁

[josuegarcia]

Hi Bob, I'd heard a similar expression to the first one which is "who knew..." What's the difference? Or do they mean the same thing? Thanks in advance 😊

[mohdags]

I’m really grateful that your big heart is still beating and I hope it continues to be in tip-top condition for many more years. You do have a heart of gold, Mr. Bob, and who would’ve thought you’d need heart surgery a few years ago, but oh well, that’s the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. Stay strong, Mr. Bob’s Heart! 🥹❤️💪