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– C1 (advanced) –
Have you heard of this common idiom? Learn what it means…
to have got vs. to have gotten
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“To have got” does not mean the same thing as “to have gotten” in Canadian English, but it is common among language learners to confuse them. Do you know what the difference is? Learn here…
BOOK: “The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake”
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
This is one of my favourite books. Are you looking for a new English novel to read? Check it out…
to prepare vs. to prepare yourself
– B2 (intermediate) –
“To prepare yourself” does not mean the same thing as “to prepare.” Do you know the difference? Learn here…
to be all dressed up with nowhere to go
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Are you ever all dressed up with nowhere to go? Learn this idiom…
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37 Words Related to Common Canadian Geography
— B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
Do you know how to refer to people from certain places in Canada? For example, what do you call a person from Toronto? A person from Quebec? What about Saskatchewan? Learn these words and more to describe each Canadian region…
melting pot vs. cultural mosaic
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Many people have heard Americans refer to the United States as a melting pot of cultures due to its diverse population. While Canada is also diverse it is a cultural mosaic, not a melting pot. Learn the difference between these two societal structures here…
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…
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– C1-C2 (advanced) –
Learning English with Canadian TV shows, like “Wild Cards,” can help you improve a variety of language skills, including…