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Song: “Daisies”
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Song: “Daisies”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

By listening to Justin Bieber’s song, “Daisies,” there are many elements of the English language that learners can learn…

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Game: “Suburbia”
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Game: “Suburbia”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

“Suburbia” serves as an effective and immersive language learning tool. By playing this game, you can practice and learn…

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Game: “What’s Yours Like?”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Game: “What’s Yours Like?”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

While playing “What’s Yours Like?”, there are a variety of language elements that English learners can practice and learn…

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Movie: “Música”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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…

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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?

to lay off

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

A common mistake among learners of the English language is using the incorrect word to refer to why a person no longer has a job. What is the difference between the verbs “to lay off” and “to fire”? Learn this difference here.

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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