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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 into
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to grow into

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
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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. This holiday is...

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Song: “Stick Season”
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Song: “Stick Season”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Stick Season” by Noah Kahan is a rhythmic indie/folk song that has...

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fall
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fall

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In Canadian English, this word 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…

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— 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…

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— C1-C2 (advanced) —

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