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Song: “How To Change A Tire”
– B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
If you are a fan of indie/acoustic/pop music, then Zach Hood’s “How To Change A Tire” might just be…
Song: “If I Could Turn Back Time”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
“If I Could Turn Back Time” by American pop vocalist Cher is a soft rock power ballad that has…
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…
Song: “One Foot In Front Of the Other”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Griff’s song, “One Foot In Front Of the Other,” is a catchy tune with unique vocal and…
Song: “Camouflage”
– B1-C1 (lower-intermediate to advanced) –
One of my favourite songs by CCM artist Joseph O’Brien is “Camouflage.” I feel like since the spread of social media, particularly…
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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…
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