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Song: “Santa, Tell Me”
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Song: “Santa, Tell Me”

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Over the years, “Santa, Tell Me” by Ariana Grande has become a staple in the Christmas carol scene...

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Song: “Stretchy Pants”
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Song: “Stretchy Pants”

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“Stretchy Pants” by country music star Carrie Underwood is a comical Christmas carol that speaks on...

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Song: “Earth”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Earth”

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In response to the social movement regarding better education and awareness of climate change and global warming, artist Li’l Dicky came together with…

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football vs. soccer
football vs. soccer

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

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5 Common Canadian Foods: Halloween Edition
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…

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Spooktober
Spooktober

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In Canadian English, this word typically means…

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to scarf down
to scarf down

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In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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autumnal
autumnal

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In Canadian English, this adjective typically means…

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cool
cool

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

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Halloween In Canada
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...

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Thanksgiving In Canada
Thanksgiving In Canada

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

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National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
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...

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fall
fall

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In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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Common Mistake: “sickness” vs. “disease”
Common Mistake: “sickness” vs. “disease”

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

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to dress in layers
to dress in layers

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

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bunnyhug
bunnyhug

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

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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…

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melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

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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…

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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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