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English around the world

HOW MANY TYPES OF ENGLISH ARE THERE?

Did you know there isn't just one type of English? From British and American English to Canadian, Australian, Irish and more, discover how English changes across countries and cultures.

Daily Life

The Coffee Shock: From Tim Hortons to the Italian Bar

From giant Tim Hortons cups to espresso sipped standing at the bar. Life lessons you learn right there, on the spot.

Climate

Canadian Winters vs Italian Winters: -25°C vs 3°C

In Canada, winter forces you to stay inside for months, while in Italy you're still out drinking spritz!

Myths

Canadian Stereotypes Italians Actually Believe

Cabins in the woods? Bears in the city? And other myths about Canada that we tell ourselves in Italy.

Geography

Canada vs Italy: How Distance Feels Different

A three-hour drive takes you to the next city in Canada — but in Italy, a different world.

Sport

Hockey Night vs Football: National Sports Passions

Hockey in Canada, football in Italy: two ways to live sport, between rituals, passion, and identity.

Culture

Two Countries, Two Summers and Two Very Different Ways of Living Them

The air conditioning paradox: arctic freezers, killer drafts, and grandmas on high alert.

Food

Poutine vs Pizza: The Taste of Home

Two countries, two stories of flavour: poutine and pizza show us how food brings people together everywhere.

Communication

From Canadian Calm to Italian Chaos: How Communication Changes

Discover how Canadians stay calm and quiet while Italians turn every WhatsApp into endless chaos.

Culture

Halloween, Christmas and Easter: Two Countries, a Thousand Differences

How do Halloween, Christmas, and Easter change between the two countries? Find out here!

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