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Profile: Saskatchewan
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
Located in the region of Western Canada, Saskatchewan is one of two land-locked provinces. Its land…
to shoot the breeze
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
In North American English, this idiom typically means…
National Indigenous Peoples Day
– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
June 21st is a national holiday in Canada called, “National Indigenous Peoples Day.” This particular day is dedicated to…
to look forward to + NOUN
– B2 (intermediate) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…
Father’s Day
– B2 (intermediate) –
Every third Sunday in June is a national holiday in Canada known as…
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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…
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