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Podcast: “Dish”
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Podcast: “Dish”

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By listening to “Dish,” English learners can discover and practice a variety of…

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to code switch
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to code switch

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In the English language, this phrasal verb typically means…

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My Experience In Languages: An Overview
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My Experience In Languages: An Overview

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As a language educator, I strongly believe that it is important to have a passion for language learning and communication. This passion must go beyond the…

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Book: “Upload”
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Book: “Upload”

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One of my all-time favourite reads is Upload by Mark McClelland. It is a…

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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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