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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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to grow up
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to grow up

– B1 (intermediate) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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back in the day
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back in the day

– C1 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this idiom typically means…

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Movie: “Inside Out 2”
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Movie: “Inside Out 2”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Though created primarily for children, this movie equally serves adult audiences, making it an entertaining flick for…

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hot
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hot

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In North American English, this adjective typically means…

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Game: “Dog Park”
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Game: “Dog Park”

– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

An effective way to practice a language is by incorporating it into your hobbies. After all, if you’re…

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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 breathtaking landscapes to its oceanic city skylines, B.C. is…

to dress in layers

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

This phrase is commonly used in the fall and winter, sometimes even the spring in Canada. Do you know what it means? Learn how to use it by reading more…

Easter In Canada

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Happy Easter! Three days after Good Friday is a nation-wide holiday in Canada called, Easter Monday. Celebration of this holiday varies, as it often depends on a person’s belief system. Some might spend this day…