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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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goodreads Choice Awards 2022
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goodreads Choice Awards 2022

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—
goodreads is the most prominent public book database in the…

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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Eve

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—
In North America, December 24th is officially called Christmas Eve, meaning…

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to put out
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to put out

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Movie: “Spirited”
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Movie: “Spirited”

—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—

One of the most anticipated Christmas movies of 2022 is brought to us by…

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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…