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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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Song: “Earth”
—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In response to the social movement regarding better education and awareness of climate change and global warming, artist Li’l Dicky came together with…
St. Patrick’s Day In Canada
—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
If you are in Canada and you see more people than normal wearing green today, it is because…
to clean up
—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
In North American English, this word typically means…
Movie: “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me”
—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
Regardless of whether you are a fan of Selena Gomez or not, this emotionally raw documentary is…
to get some fresh air
—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In Canadian English, this typically 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…
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