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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: “The Happiest Christmas Tree”
– B1-B2 (intermediate) –
“The Happiest Christmas Tree” by Nat “King” Cole is a classic song about...
Song: “Santa, Tell Me”
– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –
Over the years, “Santa, Tell Me” by Ariana Grande has become a staple in the Christmas carol scene...
Song: “Stretchy Pants”
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“Stretchy Pants” by country music star Carrie Underwood is a comical Christmas carol that speaks on...
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37 Words Related to Common Canadian Geography
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If you are planning on immigrating to Canada, it is a good idea to learn the different words that Canadians use to…
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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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