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relation vs. relationship
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relation vs. relationship

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

It is a common mistake among English learners to say “relation” instead of “relationship.” These words do not mean…

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Game: “Taboo”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Game: “Taboo”

– B1+ to C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Playing games is an excellent strategy in making language learning both fun and immersive...

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Profile: British Columbia
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Profile: British Columbia

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Beautiful British Columbia: the slogan of the Canadian province does not speak far from the truth; beauty is everywhere there. From its…

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Profile: Manitoba

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Manitoba is a province with centuries of colonial history predated by millennia of Indigenous and natural history. In modern times, Manitoba possesses…

mother vs. mom vs. mommy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

In North American English, these words mean the same thing, but they are not used in the same ways. The context of a situation changes the meaning of each of these words. These contexts include…

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 adopt words from various languages, including Indigenous ones. Here is a brief list of…

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