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Fun podcasts in everyday English that cover many aspects of Canadian culture, such as shopping, job interviews, holidays, and more.
Learn English Anywhere
Over 60 free podcasts, recorded by two Canadians in everyday English.
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Find a partner at the online community and practice English with a native speaker who is learning your language.
Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab
This site provides listening quizzes at three levels: easy, medium, and difficult.
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