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SONG: “Where Is My Husband?”
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SONG: “Where Is My Husband?”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Did you know that Raye’s song, “Where Is My Husband?”, is not only hilarious and fun but also educational? See what you can learn…

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Spooktober
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Spooktober

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Grateful”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Grateful”

– C1 (advanced) –

Practice idioms, phrasal verbs, and more with this Rita Ora song…

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Movie: “We Live In Time”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “We Live In Time”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“We Live In Time,” starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, is an emotionally-charged film about…

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leap year
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leap year

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

Read more to learn what this word means…

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Black History Month In Canada

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

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

— 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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