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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 Devil Wears Prada”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Practice your English by watching the original “Devil Wears Prada” movie before the sequel comes out…
SHOW: “World Wild Hearts”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Are you wanting to improve your travel vocabulary in English? Check out this YouTube channel…
back to school
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
In Canadian and American English, this phrase typically means…
Game: “Taboo”
– B1+ to C2 (intermediate to advanced) –
Playing games is an excellent strategy in making language learning both fun and immersive...
Most Popular Posts
April Fools’ Day In Canada
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
Every April 1st is a holiday in Canada that is equally observed by both the Anglophone and Francophone regions of the country. Do you know how Canadians celebrate this day…?
to love on
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Phrasal verbs are often used in English communication, particularly in informal situations. This phrasal verb, “to love on,” is especially common among friends and family in real life, on social media, and in film. Typically, it refers to…
mother vs. mom vs. mommy
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
A common mistake that many English learners make is confusing the words, “mother,” “mom” and “mommy.” These words refer to the same person, but they do not mean the same thing…
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