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to reap what you sow
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
In North American English, this idiom typically means...
Show: “Inventing Anna”
– C1 (advanced) –
In 2022, the limited series, “Inventing Anna,” made a splash on the small screen, captivating…
Francophonie Day In Canada
– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
On an official level, Canada is considered a bilingual country, meaning…
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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…
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