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Song: “Sorry, I’m Here For Someone Else”
– B2 (intermediate) –
Through the strong storytelling in Boone’s lyrics, learners of the English language can practice a variety of English skills, including…
Song: “Angel”
– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –
While listening to “Angel” and reading its lyrics, there are so many things to learn…
Podcast: “Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus”
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
Hosting female guests specifically born before the 1960s, this podcast features a variety of “Hollywoodian” topics that leap beyond the superficial…
Movie: “Música”
– B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
“Música” is a semi-autobiographical movie on Amazon Prime about a young Brazilian-American struggling to find his way in life and love as he suffers from…
Song: “How To Change A Tire”
– B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
If you are a fan of indie/acoustic/pop music, then Zach Hood’s “How To Change A Tire” might just be…
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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…
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