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Looking for inspiration for tomorrow's #QuebecBookDay? 💭 Check out recommendations from the Montreal Review of Books, out now on Read Quebec! 📚🌞#12aoutjacheteunlivrequebecois #12aout readquebec.ca/on-august-12-i…

Looking for inspiration for tomorrow's #QuebecBookDay? 💭 Check out recommendations from the <a href="/MtlReviewofBks/">Montreal Review of Books</a>, out now on Read Quebec! 📚🌞#12aoutjacheteunlivrequebecois #12aout

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Looking for inspiration for your #poetry writing? Work through the stages of creativity, using these exercises crafted by poets. Poetry In Voice has put together some fun and inspiring ways to explore your inner poet. Poetry In Voice / Les voix de la poésie ow.ly/Q2HM50WErMo

Looking for inspiration for your #poetry writing? Work through the stages of creativity, using these exercises crafted by poets. Poetry In Voice has put together some fun and inspiring ways to explore your inner poet. <a href="/PIVLVP/">Poetry In Voice / Les voix de la poésie</a> ow.ly/Q2HM50WErMo
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One of many great #CanadianAuthors: 📖 Antonine Maillet #quote #CanLit #Acadia We know it’s the intention that counts, but it helps to throw in a bit of judgment from time to time. Antonine Maillet, Pélagie: The Return to Acadie

One of many great #CanadianAuthors: 📖 Antonine Maillet #quote #CanLit #Acadia

We know it’s the intention that counts, but it helps to throw in a bit of judgment from time to time. 
Antonine Maillet, Pélagie: The Return to Acadie
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Want to test yourself with some #GeneralKnowledge #quizzes ... in #French? “Qui dit vrai?” is the website for you! You'll find quizzes on the #FrenchLanguage, the animal kingdom, history and more! And don’t forget to share your score! quiditvrai.com (in French only)

Want to test yourself with some #GeneralKnowledge #quizzes ... in #French? “Qui dit vrai?” is the website for you! You'll find quizzes on the #FrenchLanguage, the animal kingdom, history and more! And don’t forget to share your score! quiditvrai.com (in French only)
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Canada’s #Francophonie is made up of vibrant #Francophone communities across the country. Explore their rich diversity by taking a virtual tour on the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie website. Bon voyage! #FRcan ow.ly/x6ky50WEtUu

Canada’s #Francophonie is made up of vibrant #Francophone communities across the country. Explore their rich diversity by taking a virtual tour on the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie website. Bon voyage! #FRcan ow.ly/x6ky50WEtUu
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August 15 is #NationalAcadianDay! Whether #Acadia is part of your heritage or just dear to your heart, its #culture, language and traditions make the world a brighter place. Go on and celebrate! #FRCan @FCFACanada ow.ly/MeeK50Wy5fR

August 15 is #NationalAcadianDay! Whether #Acadia is part of your heritage or just dear to your heart, its #culture, language and traditions make the world a brighter place. Go on and celebrate! #FRCan @FCFACanada ow.ly/MeeK50Wy5fR
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⭐️ “You are the sunshine of my life” is an example of a metaphor, a stylistic device used to compare people or things without using the words “like” or “as.” Try our #quiz to review your English lessons from grades 1 to 12! ow.ly/EmMp50WErZy

⭐️ “You are the sunshine of my life” is an example of a metaphor, a stylistic device used to compare people or things without using the words “like” or “as.” Try our #quiz to review your English lessons from grades 1 to 12! ow.ly/EmMp50WErZy
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Baby #animals are cute in any language! You may already know what many of them are called in #English, but what about in #French? Try our #JeuDuSamedi and find out! ow.ly/A8hk50WEs67 (in French only)

Baby #animals are cute in any language! You may already know what many of them are called in #English, but what about in #French? Try our #JeuDuSamedi and find out! ow.ly/A8hk50WEs67 (in French only)
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You’ve heard the terms “cub” and “fawn” before, but some baby #animal names may be less familiar! Why not take our #SaturdayQuiz to test your animal #vocabulary? ow.ly/n4zZ50WEsaw

You’ve heard the terms “cub” and “fawn” before, but some baby #animal names may be less familiar! Why not take our #SaturdayQuiz to test your animal #vocabulary? ow.ly/n4zZ50WEsaw
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Are you a #Francophone who also writes in English? Want to make your texts more idiomatic? Mary Varcoe and David Lacroix have some great tips in their post on the #OurLanguagesBlog! #EnglishAsASecondLanguage ow.ly/Zr1r50WGauv (in French only)

Are you a #Francophone who also writes in English? Want to make your texts more idiomatic? Mary Varcoe and David Lacroix have some great tips in their post on the #OurLanguagesBlog! #EnglishAsASecondLanguage ow.ly/Zr1r50WGauv (in French only)
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The Language learning section of the Portal’s Collection of Canadian language resources has just been updated! Check it out to find French and English courses, immersion programs and self-study resources! ow.ly/sTiG50WGaCL

The Language learning section of the Portal’s Collection of Canadian language resources has just been updated! Check it out to find French and English courses, immersion programs and self-study resources! 
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Writing in your second language isn’t easy! But David Lacroix and Mary Varcoe have some great tips for making your French texts more idiomatic. Get the details in their post on the #OurLanguagesBlog. #FrenchAsASecondLanguage ow.ly/7r7a50WGaNq

Writing in your second language isn’t easy! But David Lacroix and Mary Varcoe have some great tips for making your French texts more idiomatic. Get the details in their post on the #OurLanguagesBlog. #FrenchAsASecondLanguage ow.ly/7r7a50WGaNq
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🌈 🏳️‍🌈 Happy #PSPW2025! Find the right words to talk about #gender and #sexualdiversity in the #TranslationBureau’s “Gender and sexual diversity glossary”! #2SLGBTQI+ #FreeToBeMe #PrideSeason Public Services and Procurement Canada Free to be me ow.ly/7uZl50WGb6o 🏳️‍🌈

🌈  🏳️‍🌈 Happy #PSPW2025! Find the right words to talk about #gender and #sexualdiversity in the #TranslationBureau’s “Gender and sexual diversity glossary”! #2SLGBTQI+ #FreeToBeMe #PrideSeason <a href="/PSPC_SPAC/">Public Services and Procurement Canada</a> <a href="/freetobeme_ca/">Free to be me</a> ow.ly/7uZl50WGb6o 🏳️‍🌈
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Register now for the #2025TellingTalesFestival taking place in Hamilton, ON, October 4 and 5! Enjoy the magic of #YouthLiterature, and find tons of family fun, guaranteed! Telling Tales ow.ly/qC0l50WGbha

Register now for the #2025TellingTalesFestival taking place in Hamilton, ON, October 4 and 5! Enjoy the magic of #YouthLiterature, and find tons of family fun, guaranteed! <a href="/TellingTalesOrg/">Telling Tales</a> ow.ly/qC0l50WGbha
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Need help surviving the back-to-school season? Alloprof Parents has tips for managing stress, getting organized and easing back into that homework routine! ow.ly/ytar50WGbsO

Need help surviving the back-to-school season? <a href="/Alloprof/">Alloprof</a> Parents has tips for managing stress, getting organized and easing back into that homework routine! ow.ly/ytar50WGbsO
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Know any Francophones, ages 14–25, interested in politics, journalism and the inner workings of Parliament? The FJCF is accepting applications for the Parlement Jeunesse Pancanadien! Deadline: Sept.16. #CdnPoli #FRcan #ModelParliament ow.ly/YzEp50WGbzB (in French only)

Know any Francophones, ages 14–25, interested in politics, journalism and the inner workings of Parliament? The <a href="/fjcf_ca/">FJCF</a> is accepting applications for the Parlement Jeunesse Pancanadien! Deadline: Sept.16. #CdnPoli #FRcan #ModelParliament ow.ly/YzEp50WGbzB (in French only)
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Do you write or edit texts? Check out the #Portal’s #LanguageNavigator. It’s a search engine that gives you access to a wealth of tips to help you #write well in English and French. Follow along with Sam for a peek at the resources available on the Portal!