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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.
We post a new blog entry every Tuesday and Friday.
New Year, New You!
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Yes, I understand that this expression is usually reserved for more physical changes, but why can’t we become a newer version of ourselves intellectually or mentally, too? After all…
Boxing Day
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Every December 26th is a holiday known as Boxing Day in British Commonwealth nations, such as Canada. This holiday is considered the second day of Christmastide, otherwise known as…
Announcement: Blog Put On Pause
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Book: “Mean Baby”
—| C1-C2 (intermediate to advanced) |—
“Mean Baby” by Selma Blair is a non-fiction work of literature belonging to…
2023 Reading Challenge
—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
Every year in the spirit of New Year’s, goodreads hosts a reading challenge, which millions of…
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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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