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Groundhog Day In Canada
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Groundhog Day In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Groundhog Day is an annual holiday of much fun and celebration in Canada. Do you know what Canadians do to celebrate it? You can learn about it here…

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MOVIE: “Materialists”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

MOVIE: “Materialists”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Materialists,” starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, is an emotionally powerful film that is both entertaining and educational for English learners…

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MOVIE: “Champagne Problems”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

MOVIE: “Champagne Problems”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This Christmas rom-com on Netflix can help you practice your listening comprehension of a variety of accents, including...

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MOVIE: “A Merry Little Ex-Mas”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

MOVIE: “A Merry Little Ex-Mas”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This Christmas movie on Netflix can help you practice many things in the English language, including…

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MOVIE: “Wicked”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

MOVIE: “Wicked”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in this Oscar-Award-winning movie based on “The Wizard of Oz”…

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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

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

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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