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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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Podcast: “Office Ladies”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Podcast: “Office Ladies”

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—

“Office Ladies” is a brilliant podcast created by two actors from the modern classic of a TV show, “The Office”…

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Indigenous
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Indigenous

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—

In Canadian English, this word typically means…

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Book: “Medicine Walk”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “Medicine Walk”

—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—

“Medicine Walk” by Richard Wagamese is a gorgeously written novel that…

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sleep
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

sleep

—| B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Come And Get Your Love”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Come And Get Your Love”

—| A2-B1 (pre-intermediate to intermediate) |—
“Come And Get Your Love” by Redbone is a tune that continues to find popularity despite being originally released in 1973.

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Most Popular Posts

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…