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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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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…

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Movie: “Barbie”

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

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Movie: Elemental

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Can animated movies be just as entertaining for kids as they are for grownups? Well, it seems Disney/Pixar films have…

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Movie: “Why Did I Get Married?”

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Famed producer, director and actor Tyler Perry is a staple among the Hollywood elite. Known for his…

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Movie: “Genie”

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Ever since the early 2000s I have loved Melissa McCarthy as an actor–have you seen her in “Gilmore Girls”? Soooo funny! Unfortunately, since then, she has been…

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Profile: Alberta

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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…