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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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storage room
– B1-B2 (intermediate) –
Do you know this word? Click on this post to see what it means.
Song: “Camouflage”
– B1-C1 (lower-intermediate to advanced) –
One of my favourite songs by CCM artist Joseph O’Brien is “Camouflage.” I feel like since the spread of social media, particularly…
to get back into the swing of things
– C1 (advanced) –
In North American English, this idiom typically means…
New Year, New You!
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Yes, I understand that this expression is usually reserved for more physical changes, but why can’t we become a newer version of ourselves intellectually or mentally, too? After all…
Christmastide
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
Is this word new to you? Read today’s post to see what it means and how you can use it.
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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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