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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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Song: “How To Change A Tire”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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…

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Song: “Camouflage”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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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Song: “Wrap Me Up”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Wrap Me Up”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

I can’t believe I missed two weeks worth of blog posts this Christmas season already! Well, at least it was for good reason. After all…

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Song: “Ordinary Day”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Ordinary Day”

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

Great Big Sea is one of the most famous bands to…

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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…