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SHOW: “World Wild Hearts”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

SHOW: “World Wild Hearts”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Are you wanting to improve your travel vocabulary in English? Check out this YouTube channel…

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SONG: “Where Is My Husband?”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

SONG: “Where Is My Husband?”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Did you know that Raye’s song, “Where Is My Husband?”, is not only hilarious and fun but also educational? See what you can learn…

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Nativity
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Nativity

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

This word is arguably one of the most common words at Christmastime, which means…

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bagpipes
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

bagpipes

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Do you know what musical instrument this is? In Canada, it is…

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Black History Month In Canada

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Some holidays in Canada last for an entire month. Black History Month is one of those observances. To learn why and how Canadians across the country are showing up to educate, celebrate and honour the Black communities in Canada, click the “Read More” button below.

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melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

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There are many different types of multiculturalism. You may have heard of one type, the melting pot, but that does not describe the multiculturalism that exists in Canada. Do you know what type describes Canadian society?

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Groundhog Day In Canada

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Some Canadian holidays are a little quirky, including Groundhog Day, a day when friends and family gather in public parks, squares, and streets to…

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