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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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Halloween In Canada
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
This celebration is widely observed across Canada by children and adults, alike. It is a day when people...
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…
Game: “Dog Park”
– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
An effective way to practice a language is by incorporating it into your hobbies. After all, if you’re…
Profile: Saskatchewan
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
Located in the region of Western Canada, Saskatchewan is one of two land-locked provinces. Its land…
Profile: Alberta
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
Alberta, Canada: Wild Rose Country–the provincial slogan found on all Albertan license plates. Alberta is located in the region of Western Canada. It is…
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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…
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