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Song: “Enough For Love”
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Song: “Enough For Love”

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—

Enough For Love by singer/producer Kelela is a chill pop track from…

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Song: “Come And Get Your Love”
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Song: “Come And Get Your Love”

—| A2-B1 (pre-intermediate to intermediate) |—
“Come And Get Your Love” by Redbone is a tune that continues to find popularity despite being originally released in 1973.

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Song: “Easy On Me”
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Song: “Easy On Me”

—| B1-C1 (lower intermediate to advanced) |—
“Easy On Me” is internationally acclaimed singer Adele’s latest single…

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Song: “O Canada”

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Every country has a song that represents it. This is called a national anthem. Canada’s national anthem comes in five official varieties and in four languages. Do you know these different versions?

father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake among learners of the English language is using the incorrect word to refer to a person’s father. “Father,” “dad” and “daddy” do not have the same meaning in all contexts. The meaning changes depending on…

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Canada is a multicultural society where, generally, peoples’ differences are openly celebrated. Due in part to this open multiculturalism, Canadian English has evolved over the years to adopt words from various languages, including Indigenous ones. Here is a brief list of…