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My love affair with English poetry

Posted on April 17, 2023

Does poetry thrill you: the rhymes, the rhythm, the images evoked? Then you’ll enjoy Claudia Rathjen’s post, in which she looks at some of the powerful poems that sustain her love of English poetry!

Writing a summary

Posted on April 3, 2023

Summarizing a lengthy document might seem like a daunting task. But Elva Keip has you covered! Read her latest post to find out how to write an effective summary of a report or a meeting.

Reflections on flavours and words

Posted on March 20, 2023

What do foodies and bookworms have in common? Find out in blogger Annie-Josiane Sessou’s post comparing a good meal to a good read!

Alexis Normand: Fransaskoise, and proud of it!

Posted on March 6, 2023

For singer-songwriter Alexis Normand, mastering two languages means reaching more people. Read our post for a summary of an interview in which she explains the importance of her Francophone roots and heritage in her artistic process.

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