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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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common courtesy
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

common courtesy

– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

Being polite varies from region to region, culture to culture, and even language to language. As such, it is important to…

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Song: “Earth”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Earth”

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—

In response to the social movement regarding better education and awareness of climate change and global warming, artist Li’l Dicky came together with…

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Movie: “You People”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “You People”

—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—

Netflix’s new romantic dramedy, featuring Hollywood A-listers like Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, explores the delicate…

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to throw shade
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to throw shade

—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—

In North American English, this expression typically means…

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— 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…