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Groundhog Day In Canada
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Groundhog Day In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Groundhog Day is an annual holiday of much fun and celebration in Canada. Do you know what Canadians do to celebrate it? You can learn about it here…

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exercise vs. sport
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

exercise vs. sport

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

It is common mistake among English learners to confuse the words “exercise” and “sport.” These words do not mean the same thing in Canadian English…

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to do over
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to do over

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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MOVIE: “Materialists”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

MOVIE: “Materialists”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Materialists,” starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, is an emotionally powerful film that is both entertaining and educational for English learners…

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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

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

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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