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Easter In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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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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…

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…

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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