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Grandparents In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Grandparents In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canada, however, there is much more variability with this vocabulary. Since Canada is…

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Profile: Alberta
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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…

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to come over
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to come over

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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common courtesy
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

common courtesy

– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

Being polite varies from region to region, culture to culture, and even language to language. As such, it is important to…

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Mother’s Day
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Mother’s Day

– B2 (intermediate) –

Every second Sunday of May is a national holiday in Canada called, "Mother’s Day.” This holiday is…

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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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