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Profile: Saskatchewan
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Profile: Saskatchewan

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Located in the region of Western Canada, Saskatchewan is one of two land-locked provinces. Its land…

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to shoot the breeze
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to shoot the breeze

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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National Indigenous Peoples Day
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National Indigenous Peoples Day

– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

June 21st is a national holiday in Canada called, “National Indigenous Peoples Day.” This particular day is dedicated to…

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Father’s Day
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Father’s Day

– B2 (intermediate) –

Every third Sunday in June is a national holiday in Canada known as…

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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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