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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”
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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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Movie: “The Wild Robot”
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Movie: “The Wild Robot”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

There are many things that you can practice and learn in English while watching this movie, including…

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Easter egg
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Easter egg

– B1-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this vocabulary term typically means…

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Movie: “We Live In Time”
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Movie: “We Live In Time”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“We Live In Time,” starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, is an emotionally-charged film about…

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Most Popular Posts

father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake that many language learners make is using the word, “daddy,” when it is not appropriate. “Daddy” does not mean the exact same thing as “dad” or “father.” It’s meaning changes based on context: your age, the age of the person you’re speaking to…

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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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5 Indigenous Words Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

This has been one of our most popular blog posts for several months now. Learn what five Indigenous words Canadian English has borrowed and uses in everyday life. But don’t stop there! There is also a Part 2 and 3, where you can learn 10 more Indigenous words common to Canadian English….

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