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father vs. dad vs. daddy
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Vocabulary can be challenging sometimes, especially when there are words that cannot directly translate from one language to another. This is usually due to…
mother vs. mom vs. mommy
– B1-B2 (intermediate) –
In North American English, these words mean the same thing, but they are not used in the same ways…
to come vs. to go
– A2-B2 (elementary to intermediate) –
A common mistake among English language learners is incorrectly using the verbs, “to come” and “to go.”
Common Mistake: “sickness” vs. “disease”
– A2-B1 (pre-intermediate to intermediate) –
In North American English, “sickness” and “disease” do not mean the same thing…
Common Mistake: “sea” vs. “ocean”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
If you have travelled and spent much time in Canada and the United States, then you might have noticed that…
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poppy
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
This word is particularly common in Canada in the first two weeks of November…
5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Canada is a multicultural society where, generally, peoples’ differences are openly celebrated. Due in part to this open multiculturalism, Canadian English has evolved over the years to…
Grandparents In Canada
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
Since Canada is a mosaic society, there are many different ways a person can refer to and talk about their parents’ parents. These different ways depend on…
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