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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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winter
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winter

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In North American English, this word typically means...

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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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child
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child

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In North American English, this word typically means…

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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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to come vs. to go
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to come vs. to go

– A2-B2 (elementary to intermediate) –

A common mistake among English language learners is incorrectly using the verbs, “to come” and “to go.”

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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…

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…

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…