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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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Show: “Son Of A Critch”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “Son Of A Critch”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

By watching this show there are a variety of English-language elements that a person can practice and learn, including…

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relation vs. relationship
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

relation vs. relationship

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

It is a common mistake among English learners to say “relation” instead of “relationship.” These words do not mean…

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Game: “Taboo”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Game: “Taboo”

– B1+ to C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Playing games is an excellent strategy in making language learning both fun and immersive...

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Profile: British Columbia
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Profile: British Columbia

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Beautiful British Columbia: the slogan of the Canadian province does not speak far from the truth; beauty is everywhere there. From its…

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Most Popular Posts

father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake that many language learners make is using the word, “daddy,” when it is not appropriate. “Daddy” does not mean the exact same thing as “dad” or “father.” It’s meaning changes based on context: your age, the age of the person you’re speaking to…

The Most Spoken Indigenous Languages In Canada

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

English and French are not the only languages that are locally spoken in Canada. There are also countless others that vary from region to region, including…

International Literacy Day In Canada

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Arguably one of the reasons why Canada continues to be among the most educated countries in the world is that it takes literacy seriously, so much so that it has a holiday for it, which is observed annually for months on end…