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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 crop dust
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to crop dust

– C1 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this term typically means...

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to grow into
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

fall

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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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…