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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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Show: “Love On the Spectrum”
—| B2-C2 (intermediate to fluent) |—
“Love On the Spectrum” is a Netflix reality show that covers vocabulary related to…
to be + adjective VS. to be being + adjective
—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
In Canadian English, these structures are very important because they do not mean the same thing…
Book: “Feed”
–| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—
"Feed" by M.T. Anderson is an award-winning, ahead-of-its-time, young adult novel that…
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to pass time vs. to spend time
— B1-B2 (intermediate) —
Many learners of the English language use the expression “to pass time.” However, this is often a mistake…
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Holidays in Canada are not always celebratory; for example, September 30th: National Day For Truth And Reconciliation (formerly known as Orange Shirt Day). This holiday serves as remembrance for…
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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