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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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food for thought
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food for thought

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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Song: “Love Lies”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Love Lies”

– B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

A-list American singers Khalid and Normani come together in collaboration for the song “Love Lies.” This R&B/pop duet explores themes of…

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Song: “Stretchy Pants”
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Song: “Stretchy Pants”

– C1 (advanced) –

“Stretchy Pants” by country music star Carrie Underwood is a comical Christmas carol that speaks on...

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Song: “Stay”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Stay”

—| B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

“Stay” by The Kid LAROI, featuring Justin Bieber is a catchy and extremely popular song that…

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poppy

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

This word is particularly common in Canada in the first two weeks of November…

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…

Grandparents In Canada

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Since Canada is a mosaic society, there are many different ways a person can refer to and talk about their parents’ parents. These different ways depend on…