Blog

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.

We post a new blog entry every Tuesday and Friday.

to sleep in
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to sleep in

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

Read More
Show: “Love On the Spectrum”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “Love On the Spectrum”

—| B2-C2 (intermediate to fluent) |—

“Love On the Spectrum” is a Netflix reality show that covers vocabulary related to…

Read More
Book: “Feed”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “Feed”

–| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—

"Feed" by M.T. Anderson is an award-winning, ahead-of-its-time, young adult novel that…

Read More
cold snap
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

cold snap

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

In North American English, this word typically refers to…

Read More

Most Popular Posts

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…?

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

Archive

Tags

Are you looking for blog posts on phrasal verbs, idioms, or other elements of the English language? Click on the tag below that interests you. You will be provided with all the blog posts that feature that element.

Learn More