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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: “Stay”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Stay”

—| B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

“Stay” by The Kid LAROI, featuring Justin Bieber is a catchy and extremely popular song that…

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to break down
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to break down

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

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Podcast: “Office Ladies”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Podcast: “Office Ladies”

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—

“Office Ladies” is a brilliant podcast created by two actors from the modern classic of a TV show, “The Office”…

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Indigenous
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Indigenous

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—

In Canadian English, this word typically means…

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Book: “Medicine Walk”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “Medicine Walk”

—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—

“Medicine Walk” by Richard Wagamese is a gorgeously written novel that…

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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…?

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…