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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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to thaw
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to thaw

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In most Canadians regions, March is the month of melting snow and ice. It is when the white city landscape turns to…

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to play a song
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to play a song

– A2 (beginner) –

In North American English, this phrase means…

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Song: “If I Could Turn Back Time”
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Song: “If I Could Turn Back Time”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“If I Could Turn Back Time” by American pop vocalist Cher is a soft rock power ballad that has…

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to come in handy
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to come in handy

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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to jam out
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to jam out

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Most Popular Posts

father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake that many language learners make is using the word, “daddy,” when it is not appropriate. “Daddy” does not mean the exact same thing as “dad” or “father.” It’s meaning changes based on context: your age, the age of the person you’re speaking to…

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melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

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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5 Indigenous Words Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

This has been one of our most popular blog posts for several months now. Learn what five Indigenous words Canadian English has borrowed and uses in everyday life. But don’t stop there! There is also a Part 2 and 3, where you can learn 10 more Indigenous words common to Canadian English….

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