Learn English: Canada tagged articles

  1. Top 10 things to see and do in Québec City

    Destinations for you: Top 10 things to see and do in Québec City

    Québec City is the capital of Québec and, after Montreal, the second largest city in the province. Located on the St Lawrence River, it is one of North America's most attractively-set and historic cities.

  2. Fun in the snow…Québec Winter Carnival!

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Fun in the snow…Québec Winter Carnival!

    To experience a true winter wonderland there is no better place than Québec in February...

  3. Our top ski locations: fun in the snow

    Destinations for you: Our top ski locations: fun in the snow

    If winter isn't really winter until you've had your dose of snow, now's the time to check out our top ski locations in Europe, Canada and South America...

  4. Why choose Montreal as your French study destination?

    Destinations for you: Why choose Montreal as your French study destination?

    It is often assumed that the only place to learn French is France. In fact, there are lots of other fantastic places around the world where French is spoken, and where you can take a language course – one of which is Montreal.

  5. Top 5 French course destinations this autumn

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 French course destinations this autumn

    With the summer soon coming to an end, here’s our pick of prime autumn destinations to take a French course this year.

  6. Setting a good example: Prince William parle français

    Attitudes to Language Learning: Setting a good example: Prince William parle français

    On a recent royal visit to Canada, Prince William won over the crowd by addressing them in French. It just goes to show you don't have to be fluent in a language to make an impact...

  7. Who teaches Cactus’ foreign language evening courses in the US and Canada?

    Teaching Languages: Who teaches Cactus’ foreign language evening courses in the US and Canada?

    Cactus works with a huge number of teachers, many of whom have been teaching for years. We spoke to three of our North American teachers about their background, qualifications and why they love teaching.

  8. Foreign language Oscar nominations for 2011

    Movies: Foreign language Oscar nominations for 2011

    This year’s Academy Award nominations have now been announced, and contenders for the 2011 ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ include offerings from Mexico, Greece, Denmark, Canada and Algeria.

  9. Top 5 winter getaways - outside Europe

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 winter getaways - outside Europe

    Whether you're looking for a sun-drenched beach or a snowy playground, our top getaways are perfect inspiration for the winter months...

  10. Top 5 French course destinations this Fall

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 French course destinations this Fall

    With the summer soon coming to an end, here’s our pick of prime Fall destinations to take a French course this year.

  11. Where in the US and Canada can I celebrate Chinese New Year?

    Experience Cultures: Where in the US and Canada can I celebrate Chinese New Year?

    The US and Canada are home to some of the largest Chinese communities in the world. For this reason, the likes of New York and San Francisco offer some of the most spectacular and colourful New Year celebrations outside of China, and the great thing is, anyone can join in.

  12. How to practise your Italian in Toronto

    : How to practise your Italian in Toronto

    Most people associate two languages with Canada: English and French. But believe it or not, Toronto is a bustling hot spot for Italian speakers.

  13. Multicultural immersion in Toronto

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: Multicultural immersion in Toronto

    Toronto is known to be one of the world’s most multicultural cities, which makes it a very interesting place to visit and/or live. The city itself is quite large; however, it is possible to get that small town feeling within the city by immersing yourself in a particular neighbourhood.

  14. Quebecois French versus ‘France’ French

    Language variations: Quebecois French versus ‘France’ French

    If you’re in the process of taking an evening French class once a week and thinking about trying out what you’ve learned so far, France is not the only place you can go in order to be immersed in the language.

  15. Cactus in Toronto, Canada at the Go Abroad Fair

    : Cactus in Toronto, Canada at the Go Abroad Fair

    Last weekend we had a successful show in Vancouver, Canada at the Go Abroad Fair.