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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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Song: “The Fate of Ophelia”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “The Fate of Ophelia”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Pop songs by artists like Taylor Swift offer much to learn and practice in the English language, including…

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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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Show: “Building the Band”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “Building the Band”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

While watching “Building the Band,” there are a variety of English language elements that you can practice and learn…

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Show: “Running Point”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “Running Point”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

While watching “Running Point,” there are a variety of English language elements to learn and practice…

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Song: “Mom”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Mom”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

While listening to and reading the lyrics of “Mom” by Meghan Trainor, learners of the English language can discover and practice the following…

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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

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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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