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37 Words Related to Common Canadian Geography
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If you are planning on immigrating to Canada, it is a good idea to learn the different words that Canadians use to…
Song: “Earth”
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In response to the social movement regarding better education and awareness of climate change and global warming, artist Li’l Dicky came together with…
St. Patrick’s Day In Canada
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If you are in Canada and you see more people than normal wearing green today, it is because…
to clean up
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In North American English, this word typically means…
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to crop dust
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While many phrasal verbs are standard to the English language, some are considered slang, like this one in Canadian English…
5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I
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Canada is a multicultural society where, generally, peoples’ differences are openly celebrated. Due in part to this open multiculturalism, Canadian English has evolved over the years to…
Profile: British Columbia
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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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