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5 reasons why reading aloud isn’t just for children

Posted on March 26, 2018

Chances are you’re not in the habit of reading aloud, but maybe you should be, because there are definite benefits to it! Julia-Sandford Cooke tells you all about them in her blog post!

What Gallicisms are and why we use them

Posted on March 19, 2018

Do you know what happens when French and English co-exist in the same city? Gallicisms, that’s what! Read on to find out how they occur and why we use them.

Téléfun: Case study of an informal language partners program

Posted on March 12, 2018

Thinking of setting up a language partners program in your workplace? Take your cues from Parks Canada, and read about their experience launching Téléfun in Mélanie Rivet’s post!

Salutations and complimentary closes made simple

Posted on March 5, 2018

Choosing which salutations and complimentary closes to use at the beginning and end of a letter is a source of confusion for many writers. Read on for some helpful guidelines and resources to help you pick the appropriate salutation and complimentary close.

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