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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Tomorrow is May Day, or International Workers' Day in many countries. In North America however, we celebrate in September. Why? Watch the following video and complete your worksheet.





Review adjective/modifier word order with these exercises.

Sound contrasts: Choose a pair of sounds, listen to the word list, and then try the quiz.

Credit in Canada presentation (from the Ottawa Community Loan Fund)


Friday, April 25, 2014

Canadian trivia - What do you know about Canada?

Now, many Canadians are watching the hockey playoffs. Many people consider hockey to be a very violents sport. Is it? Learn a bit about hockey and fighting with this listening activity.

Some video of last week's avalanche on Mount Everest.


Poutine Fest - this week on Sparks St.

Snowy owls in Ottawa:

January


April

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Monday, April 14, 2014

Seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day best
Listen to the speaker and answer the questions on your worksheet.



Reduced speech

The Real Canadian Songbook - Listen and practice with Canadian music.

Friday, April 11, 2014

The 'Pollen Vortex'


Practice citizenship test - see what the questions are like on the Citizenship test. Choose your province, and the number of questions you'd like to practice.

Metro News - The story of us This week, we've been looking at stories of immigration in the Metro newspaper. Take a look at the stories as well as some videos and other features.

Listen to Canadian comedian Russell Peters describe his father's attempt to become 'Canadian.'


Wednesday, April 2, 2014


Watch the video above about measles in Canada and answer the questions on your worksheet.

Let, Make, Have, Get - Take a look at the tutorial and follow the link at the bottom of the page for the exercise.



Take a look at Friday's lesson for phrasal verb practice.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Happy April Fools' Day from West Jet and Samsung.