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5 Common Types of Homes In Canada, Part II
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
There are so many distinct dwellings that a person can live or stay in. Those that are available in Canada might be different from…
Game: “Suburbia”
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
“Suburbia” serves as an effective and immersive language learning tool. By playing this game, you can practice and learn…
5 Common Types of Homes In Canada, Part I
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
If you are travelling or moving to Canada, and you are looking for a place to stay or live, then it is important to…
5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
Canadian English has evolved over the years to adopt words from various languages, including Indigenous ones. Here is a brief list of...
to go to the washroom
– B1-B2 (intermediate) –
In each variety of English (British, American, Australian, etc.), there is a different way to refer to the room where a person poops and pees. In Canada…
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April Fools’ Day In Canada
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
Every April 1st is a holiday in Canada that is equally observed by both the Anglophone and Francophone regions of the country. Do you know how Canadians celebrate this day…?
to love on
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Phrasal verbs are often used in English communication, particularly in informal situations. This phrasal verb, “to love on,” is especially common among friends and family in real life, on social media, and in film. Typically, it refers to…
mother vs. mom vs. mommy
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
A common mistake that many English learners make is confusing the words, “mother,” “mom” and “mommy.” These words refer to the same person, but they do not mean the same thing…
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