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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: “The One And Only Sparkella”
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Book: “The One And Only Sparkella”

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

Many adults who learn languages choose to not read children’s books. This is not always a good idea, though. Children’s books are excellent tools for…

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storage room
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storage room

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

Do you know this word? Click on this post to see what it means.

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Song: “Camouflage”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Camouflage”

– B1-C1 (lower-intermediate to advanced) –

One of my favourite songs by CCM artist Joseph O’Brien is “Camouflage.” I feel like since the spread of social media, particularly…

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New Year, New You!
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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…

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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…