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to have a gift exchange
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to have a gift exchange

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canadian English, this expression typically means…

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to send out
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to send out

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In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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SONG: “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me?”
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SONG: “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me?”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande come together to sing a beautiful Christmas song, which can help you learn English…

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MOVIE: “A Merry Little Ex-Mas”
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MOVIE: “A Merry Little Ex-Mas”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This Christmas movie on Netflix can help you practice many things in the English language, including…

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Nativity
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Nativity

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This word is arguably one of the most common words at Christmastime, which means…

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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

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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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