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Indigenous
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Indigenous

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—

In Canadian English, this word typically means…

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Book: “Medicine Walk”
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Book: “Medicine Walk”

—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—

“Medicine Walk” by Richard Wagamese is a gorgeously written novel that…

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sleep
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sleep

—| B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Come And Get Your Love”
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Song: “Come And Get Your Love”

—| A2-B1 (pre-intermediate to intermediate) |—
“Come And Get Your Love” by Redbone is a tune that continues to find popularity despite being originally released in 1973.

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to sleep in
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to sleep in

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake that many language learners make is using the word, “daddy,” when it is not appropriate. “Daddy” does not mean the exact same thing as “dad” or “father.” It’s meaning changes based on context: your age, the age of the person you’re speaking to…

to lay off

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

A common mistake among learners of the English language is using the incorrect word to refer to why a person no longer has a job. What is the difference between the verbs “to lay off” and “to fire”? Learn this difference here.

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Canada is a multicultural society where, generally, peoples’ differences are openly celebrated. Due in part to this open multiculturalism, Canadian English has evolved over the years to adopt words from various languages, including Indigenous ones. Here is a brief list of…

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