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to move out
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to move out

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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5 Common Types of Homes In Canada, Part I
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5 Common Types of Homes In Canada, Part I

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

If you are travelling or moving to Canada, and you are looking for a place to stay or live, then it is important to…

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to rent vs. to rent out
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to rent vs. to rent out

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

It is a common mistake among English learners to confuse the verb, “to rent,” with the phrasal verb, “to rent out”…

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home sweet home
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home sweet home

– C1 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this idiom typically means…

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nursery
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nursery

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means…

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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…