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to get some fresh air
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to get some fresh air

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In Canadian English, this typically means…

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garbage can
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garbage can

—| A2-B1 (pre-intermediate to intermediate) |—

In Canadian English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Ordinary Day”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Ordinary Day”

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

Great Big Sea is one of the most famous bands 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…

to dress in layers

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

This phrase is commonly used in the fall and winter, sometimes even the spring in Canada. Do you know what it means? Learn how to use it by reading more…

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. Celebration of this holiday varies, as it often depends on a person’s belief system. Some might spend this day…

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