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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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Movie: “Red One”
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Movie: “Red One”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Red One is a high-budget, dead-pan, absurdist holiday story for older audiences. It centres on…

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Movie: “Edward Scissorhands”
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Movie: “Edward Scissorhands”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Edward Scissorhands” is a classic Tim Burton movie that Canadians all across the country...

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Game: “Dog Park”
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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…

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Show: “Inventing Anna”
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Show: “Inventing Anna”

– C1 (advanced) –

In 2022, the limited series, “Inventing Anna,” made a splash on the small screen, captivating…

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to book an appointment
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to book an appointment

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
In North American English this expression typically means…

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to pass time vs. to spend time

— B1-B2 (intermediate) —

Many learners of the English language use the expression “to pass time.” However, this is often a mistake…

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…

Christmas Day In Canada

— B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) —

Christmas Day is a statutory holiday in Canada that takes places every year on December 25th, the day on which…