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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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Book: “Annie Bot”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
While reading “Annie Bot,” language learners can practice and learn a variety of English skills…
Show: “Building the Band”
– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –
While watching “Building the Band,” there are a variety of English language elements that you can practice and learn…
to play it by ear
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
In Canadian and American English, this idiom typically means…
Show: “Running Point”
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
While watching “Running Point,” there are a variety of English language elements to learn and practice…
Book: “See Where We Come From!”
– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Reading children’s books can be a helpful way to improve your English language skills…
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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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