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Show: “Love On the Spectrum”
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Show: “Love On the Spectrum”

—| B2-C2 (intermediate to fluent) |—

“Love On the Spectrum” is a Netflix reality show that covers vocabulary related to…

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Book: “Feed”
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Book: “Feed”

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"Feed" by M.T. Anderson is an award-winning, ahead-of-its-time, young adult novel that…

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cold snap
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cold snap

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In North American English, this word typically refers to…

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Remembrance Day In Canada
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Remembrance Day In Canada

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On November 11th every year, Canadians observe what is called Remembrance Day, a statutory holiday that…

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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.

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?

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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