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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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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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to finish up

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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to go to the washroom

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In each variety of English (British, American, Australian, etc.), there is a different way to refer to the room where a person poops and pees. In Canada…

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Common Mistake: “sickness” vs. “disease”

– A2-B1 (pre-intermediate to intermediate) –

In North American English, “sickness” and “disease” do not mean the same thing…

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to stay in touch

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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