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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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PODCAST: “Podcrushed”
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PODCAST: “Podcrushed”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Podcasts are a great way to practice a variety of English skills. With “Podcrushed,” you could improve…

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MOVIE: “Champagne Problems”
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MOVIE: “Champagne Problems”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This Christmas rom-com on Netflix can help you practice your listening comprehension of a variety of accents, including...

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MOVIE: “A Merry Little Ex-Mas”
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MOVIE: “A Merry Little Ex-Mas”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This Christmas movie on Netflix can help you practice many things in the English language, including…

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Song: “The Fate of Ophelia”
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Song: “The Fate of Ophelia”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Pop songs by artists like Taylor Swift offer much to learn and practice in the English language, including…

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Song: “Grateful”
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Song: “Grateful”

– C1 (advanced) –

Practice idioms, phrasal verbs, and more with this Rita Ora song…

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Most Popular Posts

Black History Month In Canada

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Some holidays in Canada last for an entire month. Black History Month is one of those observances. To learn why and how Canadians across the country are showing up to educate, celebrate and honour the Black communities in Canada, click the “Read More” button below.

melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

There are many different types of multiculturalism. You may have heard of one type, the melting pot, but that does not describe the multiculturalism that exists in Canada. Do you know what type describes Canadian society?

Groundhog Day In Canada

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Some Canadian holidays are a little quirky, including Groundhog Day, a day when friends and family gather in public parks, squares, and streets to…