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Valentine’s Day In Canada
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Valentine’s Day In Canada

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Valentine’s Day, the mid-February holiday oft discussed in the media from an American perspective, is…

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Show: “Black-ish”
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Show: “Black-ish”

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This critically acclaimed American sitcom, which is streamable on Disney+, spans…

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Black Girl Magic
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Black Girl Magic

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In American English, this expression typically means…

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significant other
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significant other

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In North American English, this word typically means…

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father vs. dad vs. daddy

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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…

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to get some fresh air

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Understanding and using idioms in English is a great way to become a natural communicator in the language. This particular idiom is a common one spoken by all ages and has a couple popular definitions…

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5 German Words Used In Canadian English, Part I

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We’ve talked about Indigenous and French words used in Canadian English, but what about German words? There are so many vocabulary terms that the English language borrows from German, including…

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