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Book: “Mean Baby”
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Book: “Mean Baby”

—| C1-C2 (intermediate to advanced) |—

“Mean Baby” by Selma Blair is a non-fiction work of literature belonging to…

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frostbite
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frostbite

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In North American English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Small Talk”
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Song: “Small Talk”

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

“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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to take up

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In North American English, this phrase typically means…

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Hollywood In Canada, Part I
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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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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

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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?

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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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