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winter
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winter

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In North American English, this word typically means...

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to go back
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to go back

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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Profile: Saskatchewan
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Profile: Saskatchewan

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Located in the region of Western Canada, Saskatchewan is one of two land-locked provinces. Its land…

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Book: “Wish You Were Here”
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Book: “Wish You Were Here”

– C1 (advanced) –

Back in 2022, my wife and I went camping together for the first time in over a decade. While, unfortunately, the trip…

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Song: “O Canada”

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

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?

father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake among learners of the English language is using the incorrect word to refer to a person’s father. “Father,” “dad” and “daddy” do not have the same meaning in all contexts. The meaning changes depending on…

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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