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Some interesting things to know before you travel to Canada When traveling in Canada, there are many things to remember to ensure you have the best and safest vacation possible. For example, it’s important to know which areas to avoid, emergency numbers, and how to be prepared for all weather conditions. Here are some travel tips for  visiting Canada , which might just save your life. Know what to wear Temperatures and climates differ across Canada, so it’s important to do research before traveling. For example, a visit to  Vancouver  in winter will be very different than winter in Winnipeg. Winter weather essentials, no matter where you go, include  good-quality snow boots , woolen accessories, and a  waterproof jacket . Protect yourself against petty crime Petty crime is, unfortunately, rife in most large cities around the world. Many thieves target tourist attractions and hotels, as they believe vacatione...

Here you are the best apps that will help you to find an English speaker. The Fluent in 3 Months Forum Price:  Free. What it is:  Fluent in 3 Months is a useful website with lots of tips and help for people who are learning a new language. The best part of the website, though, is the community. Visit the  Language Exchange forum  and you’ll find lots of people looking to get a new speaking buddy. You can find someone like you who is learning English, or a native English speaker who is learning your native language. Wyzant Price:  Varies by instructor. Wyzant is the place to find a reliable, professional English tutor who lives near you. (Just keep in mind that this is only available in the United States at the moment.) If you’re located in the US, you can find English tutors all over the country who specialize in teaching ESL. And you’ll even discover  tutors who specialize in English grammar...

What is SoundCloud? SoundCloud is a social network that is used primarily for the distribution of audio tracks.  If you think about a social network like Pinterest or Instagram as sharing the world in pictures and/or videos, then think of SoundCloud as sharing the world in sounds. Sound designer Alexander Ljung and recording artist Eric Wahlforss came up with the idea for SoundCloud in Sweden in 2007, originally as a way for musicians to share their music and ideas with each other.  But it wasn't until they incorporated in Germany later that year that SoundCloud became what it is today.  So, what is SoundCloud today?  It's one of the world's largest online distribution platforms for original music and audio recordings, with over 175 million unique monthly visitors and over 12 hours of total audio being uploaded by contributing artists every minute. How does SoundCloud work? There are two general types of people who use SoundCloud: those who want t...

Reading Comprehension Strategies Reading is a multifaceted process involving word recognition, comprehension, fluency, and motivation   (Leipzig, 2019) . Having to use the reading skill is not simply reading the words, sentences and paragraphs silently, or in loud voice. When we speak about a skill, this implies a process to be carried out successfully and reaching the true objectives that are sought when we read any kind of text. As final part of this introductory text, I want to make mention that comprehension is not only the main objective of reding, it is also the most difficult ability to master. So, in this research work I share you five useful reading comprehension strategies in order to help you to get better results when you are using your reading skill. 1.         Focus on the questions It could be the most useful strategy in a reading exercise. But it is a little more complex to get done well, because if you just read...