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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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holiday
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holiday

– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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to reap what you sow
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to reap what you sow

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means...

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Show: “Inventing Anna”
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Show: “Inventing Anna”

– C1 (advanced) –

In 2022, the limited series, “Inventing Anna,” made a splash on the small screen, captivating…

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Francophonie Day In Canada
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Francophonie Day In Canada

– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

On an official level, Canada is considered a bilingual country, meaning…

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social movement
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social movement

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In the English language, this term generally means…

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to crop dust

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

While many phrasal verbs are standard to the English language, some are considered slang, like this one in Canadian English…

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…

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…