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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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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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