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37 Words Related to Common Canadian Geography
—| B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—
If you are planning on immigrating to Canada, it is a good idea to learn the different words that Canadians use to…
Song: “Earth”
—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In response to the social movement regarding better education and awareness of climate change and global warming, artist Li’l Dicky came together with…
St. Patrick’s Day In Canada
—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
If you are in Canada and you see more people than normal wearing green today, it is because…
to clean up
—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
In North American English, this word typically means…
Movie: “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me”
—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
Regardless of whether you are a fan of Selena Gomez or not, this emotionally raw documentary is…
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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…
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 (formerly known as Orange Shirt Day). This holiday serves as remembrance for…
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…
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