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Practice your reading, listening and writing skills in English while you improve your vocabulary, increase your knowledge about Canadian culture, and find new resources for further language study.

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Profile: Saskatchewan

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Located in the region of Western Canada, Saskatchewan is one of two land-locked provinces. Its land…

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National Indigenous Peoples Day

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June 21st is a national holiday in Canada called, “National Indigenous Peoples Day.” This particular day is dedicated to…

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social movement

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In the English language, this term generally means…

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Movie: “You People”

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Netflix’s new romantic dramedy, featuring Hollywood A-listers like Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, explores the delicate…

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International Mother Language Day

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Between 1947 and 1955, citizens of modern-day Bangladesh, known then as East Pakistan, fought for…

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Profile: Alberta

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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…