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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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My Experience In Languages: An Overview
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My Experience In Languages: An Overview

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

As a language educator, I strongly believe that it is important to have a passion for language learning and communication. This passion must go beyond the…

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to give out
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to give out

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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Game: “The Sims 4”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Game: “The Sims 4”

– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

One of the most popular video game franchises around the world is The Sims. Since the ‘90s, it has continued to be a source of…

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holiday
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

holiday

– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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Labour Day In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Labour Day In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In modern times this special day is celebrated over the course of three to four days (Friday to Monday) and is treated as...

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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?

father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake among learners of the English language is using the incorrect word to refer to a person’s father. “Father,” “dad” and “daddy” do not have the same meaning in all contexts. The meaning changes depending on…

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…