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Practice your reading, listening and writing skills in English while you improve your vocabulary, increase your knowledge about Canadian culture, and find new resources for further language study.
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Game: “Dog Park”
– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
An effective way to practice a language is by incorporating it into your hobbies. After all, if you’re…
Show: “Inventing Anna”
– C1 (advanced) –
In 2022, the limited series, “Inventing Anna,” made a splash on the small screen, captivating…
Song: “Santa, Tell Me”
– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –
Over the years, “Santa, Tell Me” by Ariana Grande has become a staple in the Christmas carol scene...
Song: “Let’s Get It On”
—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
Culturally viewed as one of the sexiest songs in the English language, this…
Song: “Don’t Let the Light Go Out”
—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
“Don’t Let the Light Go Out” is a new pop/rock single by Panic! At the Disco, which…
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poppy
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
This word is particularly common in Canada in the first two weeks of November…
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…
Grandparents In Canada
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
Since Canada is a mosaic society, there are many different ways a person can refer to and talk about their parents’ parents. These different ways depend on…
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