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Halloween In Canada
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Halloween In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This celebration is widely observed across Canada by children and adults, alike. It is a day when people...

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Thanksgiving In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Thanksgiving In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This Canadian holiday dates back to 1578, when British explorer Sir Martin Frobisher voyaged to...

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Profile: Saskatchewan
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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…

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Profile: Alberta
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Profile: Alberta

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

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

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Profile: British Columbia
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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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Most Popular Posts

poppy

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

This word is particularly common in Canada in the first two weeks of November…

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

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…

Grandparents In Canada

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Since Canada is a mosaic society, there are many different ways a person can refer to and talk about their parents’ parents. These different ways depend on…