Discuss these brainstorming questions with your classmates: What does a land of freedom and tolerance mean to you?
How well does Canada fit that description, in your opinion?
5
Read the idiom of the week. Rephrase it in your own words and give examples.
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Canadian /kəˈnεɪdiən/ (adj.)
be grateful / thankful for + V-ing (exp.)
find shelter / refuge (exp.)
have no regrets (exp.)
start a new life (exp.)
Canada /ˈkænədə/ (n.)
emigrate (v.)
flee / escape (v.)
Let’s learn!
Chain speaking
Describe Canada and its inhabitants using as much
vocabulary as you can from the vocabulary lists.
Idiom of the week!
The more the merrier
Idiom
This expression was first recorded in 1530, as
part of a longer adage: “The more the merrier;
the fewer, the better fare”.
It is often used to welcome those who wish to
participate in an activity but hesitate to join
if uninvited.
Ô Canada!
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Box 1
awe-inspiring /ˈɔːɪnˌspaɪərɪŋ/ (adj.)
boundless (adj.)
frozen / ice-cold / snowy (adj.)
northern (adj.)
pristine (adj.)
uncharted /ˌʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd/ (adj.)
glacier (n.)
lake (n.)
peak (n.)
stream (n.)
wilderness (n.)
2
Box 2
open-minded (adj.)
open-hearted (adj.)
peaceful (adj.)
respectful (adj.)
tolerant (adj.)
welcoming (adj.)
get along with (exp.)
3
Box 3
pledge allegiance
/əˈliːdʒns/ to (exp.)
take an oath /ˈəʊθ/
citizenship (n.)
duty (n.)
rights (n.)
apply for (v.)
4
Box 4
canoe/kəˈnuː/ (n.)
game (n.)
hockey /ˈhɒkɪ/ (n.)
hunt (n. or v.)
ice-skating (n.)
hike (v.)
sled (v.)
5
Box 5
attractive (adj.)
booming (adj.)
lively (adj.)
multicultural (adj.)
progressive (adj.)
thriving /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/ (adj.)
vibrant /ˈvaɪbrənt/ (adj.)
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Box 6
intricate (adj.)
outrageous /ˌaʊtˈrεɪdʒəs/ (adj.)
scornful /ˈskɔːnfl/ (adj.)
unfair (adj.)
look down on (exp.)
make up for (exp.)
border (n.)
discrimination (n.)
roots (n.)
spoliation /ˌspəʊlɪˈεɪʃən/ (n.)
abuse /əˈbjuːz/ (v.)
On your way to the task ❯❯ Step 1
Interview a naturalized
Canadian citizen.
❯❯ Step 2
React online to a
surprising comment.
❯❯ Step 3
Prepare a quiz to test
your knowledge of
Canada.
❯❯ Your final project
Take part in a
Canadian Immigrant Fair!
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