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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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PODCAST: “Podcrushed”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

PODCAST: “Podcrushed”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Podcasts are a great way to practice a variety of English skills. With “Podcrushed,” you could improve…

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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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Canadian Multiculturalism Day
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Canadian Multiculturalism Day

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

One of my favourite Canadian holidays has always been Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a national observance that serves as a reminder to…

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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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