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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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to grow out of
– C1 (advanced) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...
Game: “The Sims 4”
– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
One of the most popular video game franchises around the world is The Sims. Since the ‘90s, it has continued to be a source of…
to grow into
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...
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…
Show: “Black-ish”
—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—
This critically acclaimed American sitcom, which is streamable on Disney+, spans…
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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…
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