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National Indigenous History Month

Game: “What’s Yours Like?”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

While playing “What’s Yours Like?”, there are a variety of language elements that English learners can practice and learn…

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH

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SONG: “Here And Now”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

English-language learners can improve their skills in English in many different ways by listening to this song by Aysanabee…

to do a land acknowledgement

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

This is a common action that people do in Canada at both public events and in politics. Learn what it means…

The Most Spoken Indigenous Languages In Canada

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

English and French are not the only official languages in Canada. There are also a variety of Indigenous languages, such as…

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part III

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

The English language is rich with diverse vocabulary that is often borrowed or inspired by other tongues. Canadian English is no exception, as it has evolved to adopt…

Show: “North of North”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

“North of North” is a hilarious sitcom about a young Inuk woman living in Nunavut, Canada who…

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. This holiday is...

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part II

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Just like other anglophone nations, Canada has its own set of particular dialects or variants of the English language, which...

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...

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…

Indigenous

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—

In Canadian English, this word typically means…

Book: “Medicine Walk”

—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—

“Medicine Walk” by Richard Wagamese is a gorgeously written novel that…

37 Words Related to Common Canadian Geography

— B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Do you know how to refer to people from certain places in Canada? For example, what do you call a person from Toronto? A person from Quebec? What about Saskatchewan? Learn these words and more to describe each Canadian region…

melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Many people have heard Americans refer to the United States as a melting pot of cultures due to its diverse population. While Canada is also diverse it is a cultural mosaic, not a melting pot. Learn the difference between these two societal structures here…

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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