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Final Exam Season
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Final Exam Season

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—

In Canada, university students end their first semester either at the end of November or…

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blurb
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blurb

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American and British English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Stay”
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Song: “Stay”

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

“Stay” by The Kid LAROI, featuring Justin Bieber is a catchy and extremely popular song that…

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to break down
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to break down

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Podcast: “Office Ladies”
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Podcast: “Office Ladies”

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

“Office Ladies” is a brilliant podcast created by two actors from the modern classic of a TV show, “The Office”…

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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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