Speakeasier

Happy Canada Day! Today, I hope you take a moment to appreciate the beauty and privilege of calling this country home. Yes, we have our share of problems, but doesn't every place? Every nation faces its own set of challenges, and we're no different.

However, it's up to us to make things better. This is our country, and we have a social responsibility to contribute positively. Follow the law, respect others and their opinions, and educate yourself about our political system, so you can vote responsibly. Your vote is your voice, and using it wisely can help shape a better future.

Contribute to society in ways that make a difference, whether it's through volunteer work, community involvement, or simply being kind and considerate in your daily interactions. Stand up for what’s right and speak out against what’s morally wrong. Live a life of integrity and set an example for others. By doing so, you can be proud to call yourself Canadian and contribute to making this country a better place for everyone.

Now, go out and enjoy this beautiful day with your loved ones!

-Adriana Vandelinde

📚Punctuation Matters!
Did you know that where you place commas and periods can depend on your writing style? 🇺🇸In American style, they go inside quotation marks, like this: "Hello." 🇬🇧In British, they go outside, like this: "Hello". In both styles, colons and semicolons are typically placed outside the closing quotation marks.

Be consistent with the style guide you choose to follow, whether it's American or British, and use it throughout your writing. 😉
Happy learning! 💙

If you play , you know what I mean. 😁

Are you building the future you want for yourself?

👻 HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY! 👻
To celebrate Halloween I'm giving a lucky winner an eight-hour speaking course for the IELTS exam. Please visit www.instagram.com/adriana.vandelinde to participate. Good luck and Happy Halloween!

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Theodor Adorno on the Art of Punctuation A manifesto for the “friendly spirits whose bodiless presence nourishes the body of language.”

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❗Read to gain and improve your skills!
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