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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: “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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Show: “Workin’ Moms”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “Workin’ Moms”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

“Workin’ Moms” is one of Canada’s most popular contemporary TV shows…

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Song: “Echo”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Echo”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Echo” by Elevation Worship, featuring Tauren Wells is an uplifting song for those who are needing…

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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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