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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: “Shrinking”
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Show: “Shrinking”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Centring on a grieving therapist and single father to a teenage daughter, this show offers both psychological insight and…

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Song: “New Year’s Day”
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Song: “New Year’s Day”

While relaxing to this soft, acoustic tune, there are a variety of elements that you can practice and learn more about from…

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Best Books of 2024
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Best Books of 2024

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Listed below is a select few of this past year’s winners, complete with…

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leftovers
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leftovers

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In North American English, this word typically means...

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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 breathtaking landscapes to its oceanic city skylines, B.C. is…

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…

father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Vocabulary can be challenging sometimes, especially when there are words that cannot directly translate from one language to another. This is usually due to difference in culture. The words, “father,” “dad” and “daddy” are great examples of this…