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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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Thanks, God vs. Thank God!
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Thanks, God vs. Thank God!

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—

A common error that some English-language learners make is saying “Thanks, God” in the wrong context…

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Show: “The Chair”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “The Chair”

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—
“The Chair” is a darkly humourous Netflix show that covers vocabulary related to…

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bunnyhug
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

bunnyhug

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—

This word belongs to Saskatchewanian English, which is a variety of…

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Book: “Oona Out of Order”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “Oona Out of Order”

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—


“Oona Out of Order” by Margarita Montimore is a fun, inventive novel that…

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to get at
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to get at

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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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…?

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…

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…