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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: “Espresso”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Espresso”

–B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

With Grammy nominations already rumoured for this ever-so-catchy song, it is with no wonder that…

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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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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…