VOCABULARY: Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are verbs that are used with prepositions or adverbs, thus creating a different meaning from the original verb. For example, TURN is different than TURN ON (meaning to flick the switch to on, or the more sexual meaning of to excite) or TURN INTO (which...
SPEAKING CLEARLY: Communication as a Two-Way Street
Many of us know the English idiom, “It takes two to tango.” This saying applies very much to communication between native and non-native language speakers – especially in a multicultural, immigration-rich society like Canada.
It is common for non-native English-speakers to feel that any misunderstanding is due to their errors with English. This perception often drains confidence….
JOKE OF THE MONTH: A Canadian Breakfast?
A guy walks into a bar. He's relatively new to Canada and he likes beer. So, he orders his favourite imported beer. As he finishes his beer, he asks the bartender a question. “Next time I visit your bar,” says the new Canadian, “I’d like to order a Canadian beer. What...