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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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Book: “The Husbands”
– C1 (advanced) –
Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, “The Husbands,” is a thrilling work of literary fiction twisted with…
to go to the washroom
– B1-B2 (intermediate) –
In each variety of English (British, American, Australian, etc.), there is a different way to refer to the room where a person poops and pees. In Canada…
Song: “One Foot In Front Of the Other”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Griff’s song, “One Foot In Front Of the Other,” is a catchy tune with unique vocal and…
Movie: “Genie”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
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
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
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…
National Indigenous Peoples Day
— B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) —
June 21st is a national holiday in Canada that is dedicated to honouring the heritage, history, resilience, and…
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…
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