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Francophonie Day In Canada
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Francophonie Day In Canada

– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

On an official level, Canada is considered a bilingual country, meaning…

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Book: “The Sweetest Remedy”
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Book: “The Sweetest Remedy”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

One of my favourite novelists at the moment is fellow Canadian Jane Igharo. So far in her career…

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Book: “Born A Crime”
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Book: “Born A Crime”

—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—

“Born A Crime” by comedian and former talk show host Trevor Noah is an eye-opening memoir that…

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Profile: Alberta

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Alberta, Canada: Wild Rose Country–the provincial slogan found on all Albertan license plates. The province is located in the region of Western Canada. It is considered the fourth-largest…

National Indigenous Peoples Day

— B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) —

June 21st is a national holiday in Canada that is dedicated to honouring the heritage, history, resilience, and…

Profile: British Columbia

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Beautiful British Columbia: the slogan of the Canadian province does not speak far from the truth; beauty is everywhere there. From its…