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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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Book: “The Husbands”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “The Husbands”

– C1 (advanced) –

Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, “The Husbands,” is a thrilling work of literary fiction twisted with…

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Book: “Wish You Were Here”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “Wish You Were Here”

– C1 (advanced) –

Back in 2022, my wife and I went camping together for the first time in over a decade. While, unfortunately, the trip…

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Book: “Season of the Shadow”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “Season of the Shadow”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

One of my favourite pieces of literature is a French novel written by Cameroonian author Léonora Miano, which is…

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Book: “The Sweetest Remedy”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “The Sweetest Remedy”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

One of my favourite novelists at the moment is fellow Canadian Jane Igharo. So far in her career…

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Book: “The One And Only Sparkella”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “The One And Only Sparkella”

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

Many adults who learn languages choose to not read children’s books. This is not always a good idea, though. Children’s books are excellent tools for…

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Profile: Alberta

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Alberta, Canada: Wild Rose Country–the provincial slogan found on all Albertan license plates. The province is located in the region of Western Canada. It is considered the fourth-largest…

National Indigenous Peoples Day

— B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) —

June 21st is a national holiday in Canada that is dedicated to honouring the heritage, history, resilience, and…

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…