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Canada Day
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Canada Day

– B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

Every July 1st is a civic holiday in Canada called, “Canada Day.” This day commemorates Canada becoming…

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Profile: Saskatchewan
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Profile: Saskatchewan

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Located in the region of Western Canada, Saskatchewan is one of two land-locked provinces. Its land…

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to shoot the breeze
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to shoot the breeze

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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National Indigenous Peoples Day
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National Indigenous Peoples Day

– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

June 21st is a national holiday in Canada called, “National Indigenous Peoples Day.” This particular day is dedicated to…

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