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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: “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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MOVIE: “Wicked”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

MOVIE: “Wicked”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in this Oscar-Award-winning movie based on “The Wizard of Oz”…

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a change of season
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

a change of season

– C1 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this idiom typically means…

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Song: “Landslide”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Landslide”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Tiny Habits’ song, “Landslide”, contains a variety of English language elements that you can learn and practice, including…

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to see off
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to see off

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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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…?

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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…

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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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