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Black Friday In Canada
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Black Friday is a holiday in the United States that takes place every year the day after...
Profile: Saskatchewan
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
Located in the region of Western Canada, Saskatchewan is one of two land-locked provinces. Its land…
Profile: Alberta
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
Alberta, Canada: Wild Rose Country–the provincial slogan found on all Albertan license plates. Alberta is located in the region of Western Canada. It is…
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…
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…
Most Popular Posts
to pass time vs. to spend time
— B1-B2 (intermediate) —
Many learners of the English language use the expression “to pass time.” However, this is often a mistake…
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…
Christmas Day In Canada
— B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) —
Christmas Day is a statutory holiday in Canada that takes places every year on December 25th, the day on which…
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