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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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Movie: “The Idea of You”
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Movie: “The Idea of You”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Hollywood favourite Anne Hathaway produces and stars in the film adaptation of Robinne Lee’s novel, “The Idea of You.” Originally a piece of…

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to go back
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to go back

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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child
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child

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In North American English, this word typically means…

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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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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…