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Below you will find articles translated to simple English. If you are at the lower intermediate language level, these are for you!
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Maximizing your opportunities at a job fair
One of the best ways that you can get out there and have a feel of the job market is… Read more »
Free online tools to try today to help improve your writing
Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a writing coach who is at your beck and call? Need to… Read more »
Spotlight on Gender Diversity. What does it have to do with you?
Just as Canada welcomes ethnic diversity and multiculturalism, it also upholds gender diversity. Many times, when gender diversity is mentioned,… Read more »
How long can I stay outside in extremely cold weather?
Yes, it’s one of those years where we’ll be experiencing snow storms and near frigid temperatures.We celebrated the holidays with… Read more »
5 tips for clear, crisp and excellent writing
Writing in English is tough. Let’s get that out of the way. And if English is your second language, it… Read more »
“Pardon me!”: Understanding and adapting to Canadian social norms
“Keep in mind how important it is to be kind. Don’t be too embarrassed by your mistakes. Forgive others’ mistakes… Read more »
10 pet peeves when taking the bus
Do you take the bus often? Save for a few delays or the rare cancelled trip, taking the bus is… Read more »
What is Canadian cuisine?
Canada’s first cooks, the Indigenous Peoples, are known to have used more than 500 plant species for food. They cultivated… Read more »
Don’t let these 5 career myths hold you back
Did you know that nowadays people of working age will have six to seven career changes in their lifetime? Because… Read more »
The 8 habits of very safe workers
The following are general safety rules that newcomers must know on their first day at work. A safety habit is… Read more »
5 strategies for working with people from other cultures
Nel came from Southeast Asia. She knows English well, but she discovered that English in her country is different from… Read more »
What is a summer camp? Should I send my child to one?
A summer camp is a facility that offers supervised programs for children and adolescents. These programs can be as short… Read more »
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