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bagpipes
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bagpipes

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Do you know what musical instrument this is? In Canada, it is…

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Spooktober
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Spooktober

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means…

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Canadian Multiculturalism Day
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Canadian Multiculturalism Day

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

One of my favourite Canadian holidays has always been Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a national observance that serves as a reminder to…

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father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake that many language learners make is using the word, “daddy,” when it is not appropriate. “Daddy” does not mean the exact same thing as “dad” or “father.” It’s meaning changes based on context: your age, the age of the person you’re speaking to…

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to get some fresh air

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Understanding and using idioms in English is a great way to become a natural communicator in the language. This particular idiom is a common one spoken by all ages and has a couple popular definitions…

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5 German Words Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

We’ve talked about Indigenous and French words used in Canadian English, but what about German words? There are so many vocabulary terms that the English language borrows from German, including…

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