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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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Thanksgiving In Canada
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Thanksgiving In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This Canadian holiday dates back to 1578, when British explorer Sir Martin Frobisher voyaged to...

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Labour Day In Canada
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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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Movie: “Inside Out 2”
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Movie: “Inside Out 2”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Though created primarily for children, this movie equally serves adult audiences, making it an entertaining flick for…

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to get away
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to get away

–B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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to play music
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to play music

—| A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) |—
In North American English, this phrase typically means…

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to crop dust

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

While many phrasal verbs are standard to the English language, some are considered slang, like this one in Canadian English…

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…

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…