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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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Song: “Daisies”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Daisies”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

By listening to Justin Bieber’s song, “Daisies,” there are many elements of the English language that learners can learn…

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Song: “Survive”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Survive”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Lewis Capaldi has made many hit songs. See how his song, “Survive,” can help you improve your English skills…

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Game: “Suburbia”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Game: “Suburbia”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

“Suburbia” serves as an effective and immersive language learning tool. By playing this game, you can practice and learn…

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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.

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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?

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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…

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