Blog

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.

We post a new blog entry every Tuesday and Friday.

Movie: “Edward Scissorhands”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “Edward Scissorhands”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Edward Scissorhands” is a classic Tim Burton movie that Canadians all across the country...

Read More
Movie: “The Idea of You”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “The Idea of You”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Hollywood favourite Anne Hathaway produces and stars in the film adaptation of Robinne Lee’s novel, “The Idea of You.” Originally a piece of…

Read More
Movie: “Inside Out 2”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “Inside Out 2”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Though created primarily for children, this movie equally serves adult audiences, making it an entertaining flick for…

Read More
Movie: “Música”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “Música”

– B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

“Música” is a semi-autobiographical movie on Amazon Prime about a young Brazilian-American struggling to find his way in life and love as he suffers from…

Read More
Movie: “Barbie”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “Barbie”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

“Barbie” is not only a doll that has inexplicably influenced the realms of fashion, beauty, and toys around the globe, but it was also…

Read More

Most Popular Posts

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…