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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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Game: “Taboo”
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Game: “Taboo”

– B1+ to C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Playing games is an excellent strategy in making language learning both fun and immersive...

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winter
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winter

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

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

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cool
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cool

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

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

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Game: “The Sims 4”
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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
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holiday

– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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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…