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to do a land acknowledgement
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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…

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Anglophone, Francophone, Allophone
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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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