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SONG: “Small Talk”

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“Small Talk” by the Canadian indie/folk band Wild Rivers is a song that oozes…

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to take up

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In North American English, this phrase typically means…

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Hollywood In Canada, Part I

—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—
Many people from around the world, including Americans themselves, would be surprised to learn that…

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in the blink of an eye

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In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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2023 Reading Challenge

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Every year in the spirit of New Year’s, goodreads hosts a reading challenge, which millions of…

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football vs. soccer

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

It is a common mistake among many English learners to confuse these words. Do you know their differences?

5 Common Canadian Foods: Halloween Edition

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Like any other holiday, Halloween has its traditional foods. Here are some of them in Canada…

Spooktober

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In Canadian English, this word typically means…

to scarf down

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In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

autumnal

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In Canadian English, this adjective typically means…

cool

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

Halloween In Canada

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This celebration is widely observed across Canada by children and adults, alike. It is a day when people...

Thanksgiving In Canada

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This Canadian holiday dates back to 1578, when British explorer Sir Martin Frobisher voyaged to...

National Day For Truth And Reconciliation

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Holidays in Canada are not always celebratory; for example, September 30th: National Day For Truth And Reconciliation. This holiday is...

fall

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In Canadian English, this word typically means...

Common Mistake: “sickness” vs. “disease”

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In North American English, “sickness” and “disease” do not mean the same thing…

to dress in layers

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This is a very common phrase that you can hear in…

bunnyhug

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This word belongs to Saskatchewanian English, which is a variety of…

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part 1

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Canadian English is influenced by many languages and cultures from around the world. The Indigenous communities of Turtle Island are no exception to this influence. Check out five Indigenous expressions that Canadian English borrows…

melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Many people have heard Americans refer to the United States as a melting pot of cultures due to its diverse population. While Canada is also diverse it is a cultural mosaic, not a melting pot. Learn the difference between these two societal structures here…

SONG: “O Canada”

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Many people know Canada to be a bilingual nation, but did you know that its national anthem has five official versions, each with lyrics from a different language…?

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