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.

April Fools’ Day In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

April Fools’ Day In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

April 1st is an unofficial holiday in Canada called April Fool’s Day (or Le Poisson d’avril in Quebec). It is a silly day that is devoted to…

Read More
spring cleaning
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

spring cleaning

– C1 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this term typically means…

Read More
to get to know
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to get to know

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

Read More

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…

Read More

to get some fresh air

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Understanding and using idioms in English is a great way to become a natural communicator in the language. This particular idiom is a common one spoken by all ages and has a couple popular definitions…

Read More

5 German Words Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

We’ve talked about Indigenous and French words used in Canadian English, but what about German words? There are so many vocabulary terms that the English language borrows from German, including…

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