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My Experience In Languages: An Overview
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
As a language educator, I strongly believe that it is important to have a passion for language learning and communication. This passion must go beyond the…
New Year, New You!
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Yes, I understand that this expression is usually reserved for more physical changes, but why can’t we become a newer version of ourselves intellectually or mentally, too? After all…
Boxing Day
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Every December 26th is a holiday known as Boxing Day in British Commonwealth nations, such as Canada. This holiday is considered the second day of Christmastide, otherwise known as…
Announcement: Blog Put On Pause
—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
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Book: “Mean Baby”
—| C1-C2 (intermediate to advanced) |—
“Mean Baby” by Selma Blair is a non-fiction work of literature belonging to…
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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 breathtaking landscapes to its oceanic city skylines, B.C. is…
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Holidays in Canada are not always celebratory; for example, September 30th: National Day For Truth And Reconciliation. This holiday serves as remembrance for…
father vs. dad vs. daddy
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
Vocabulary can be challenging sometimes, especially when there are words that cannot directly translate from one language to another. This is usually due to difference in culture. The words, “father,” “dad” and “daddy” are great examples of this…
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