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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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Happy Holidays!
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Happy Holidays!

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—
In Canada, “happy holidays!” is a common expression that is used to say…

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Final Exam Season
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Final Exam Season

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—

In Canada, university students end their first semester either at the end of November or…

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blurb
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blurb

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American and British English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Stay”
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Song: “Stay”

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

“Stay” by The Kid LAROI, featuring Justin Bieber is a catchy and extremely popular song that…

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to break down
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to break down

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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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…