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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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Easter egg
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Easter egg

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In North American English, this vocabulary term typically means…

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April Fools’ Day In Canada
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April Fools’ Day In Canada

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April 1st is an unofficial holiday in Canada called April Fool’s Day (or Le Poisson d’avril in Quebec). It is a silly day that is devoted to…

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Song: “New Year’s Day”
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Song: “New Year’s Day”

While relaxing to this soft, acoustic tune, there are a variety of elements that you can practice and learn more about from…

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Song: “O Canada”

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Every country has a song that represents it. This is called a national anthem. Canada’s national anthem comes in five official varieties and in four languages. Do you know these different versions?

to lay off

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A common mistake among learners of the English language is using the incorrect word to refer to why a person no longer has a job. What is the difference between the verbs “to lay off” and “to fire”? Learn this difference here.

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I

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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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