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Anglophone, Francophone, Allophone
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Anglophone, Francophone, Allophone

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Anglophone,” “Francophone” and “Allophone” are common words in Canadian English. Learn what they mean on our blog…

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native vs. native speaker
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

native vs. native speaker

– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Native” and “native speaker” do not mean the same thing in Canadian English. This is what they mean…

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Song: “O Canada!”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “O Canada!”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

What sets Canada apart from other countries is that its anthem has five official variants…

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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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