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Anglophone, Francophone, Allophone
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Anglophone, Francophone, Allophone

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“Anglophone,” “Francophone” and “Allophone” are common words in Canadian English. Learn what they mean on our blog…

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melting pot vs. cultural mosaic
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Canada does not prescribe to this concept of being a melting pot, for its societal structure is based on what is known as…

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Game: “Suburbia”
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Game: “Suburbia”

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“Suburbia” serves as an effective and immersive language learning tool. By playing this game, you can practice and learn…

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Profile: Manitoba
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Profile: Manitoba

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Manitoba is one of four provinces that are located in the region of Western Canada. As such, it is equally a…

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cool
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cool

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In North American English, this word typically means...

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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

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

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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