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Easter In Canada
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Easter In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Happy Easter! Three days after Good Friday is a nation-wide holiday in Canada called, Easter Monday. In addition to its counterpart, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday is a special day that commemorates…

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Good Friday
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Good Friday

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Today is a statutory holiday in Canada called, “Good Friday.” This is a holiday that takes place…

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Song: “Camouflage”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Camouflage”

– B1-C1 (lower-intermediate to advanced) –

One of my favourite songs by CCM artist Joseph O’Brien is “Camouflage.” I feel like since the spread of social media, particularly…

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to pass time vs. to spend time

— B1-B2 (intermediate) —

Many learners of the English language use the expression “to pass time.” However, this is often a mistake…

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…

Christmas Day In Canada

— B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) —

Christmas Day is a statutory holiday in Canada that takes places every year on December 25th, the day on which…