Written by Gabriela Estrada

Speaking English like a native Canadian takes time, but it doesn't take a lifetime to achieve either. It is enough to read, listen and pronounce their words, phrases and everyday expressions during the constant study of the language to understand them because, when you least imagine it, you will have a colloquial and formal lexicon on file that you can use during your conversations to feel increasingly integrated into Canadian society.

Today, from our language school, Planeta Immiland, we wanted to share a compendium of typical linguistic constructions of Canadians so that they acquire the style of English that a native of any English-speaking province, such as British Columbia, for example, or a Canadian boss would use during the job interview in Ontario. In this way, we seek to bring you closer to the English of Canada because we know that mastering the essence of this language will give you greater fluency and security to express yourself and will open the doors to work, study and personal growth and, more importantly, to the citizenship you long for. Start!

A Canadian native's English during the summer

Three phrases Canadians say every time the sun rises: 

• Lovely weather, hey. 

• It's so nice out. Let's go for a walk. 

• The sun is back, let's go out. 

English Power Words When Job Hunting

The English resume is your first cover letter in Canada, in it you can use certain words of power that your Canadian employer will value and may even convince you to hire. It involves using verbs that clearly describe their skills and abilities to capture their attention. 

To describe an accomplishment, feat, or successes at work, use:

• Attained: reached.  
• Awarded.
• Completed.
• Earned: earned or obtained.
• Exceeded: overcome.

To describe yourself as a person who adapts easily to change and has a positive impact on your work, use:

• Centralized: centralized.
• Clarified.
• Converted.
• Customized: Customized.
• Influenced: influenced.

To describe great communication skills, use:

• Addressed: targeted.
• Aided: helped.
• Briefed: informed.
• Built: built.

Keep in mind that power words not only simplify your language, but they also generate great impact and you can do without long words or phrases to explain your grades. Without a doubt, a good demonstration that he knows English. Now, let's look at a native language at home.

English phrases to cheer up a child

To express approval, you can use the word: 

• Atta boy. This is a colloquial way of saying: That's the boy or that's a boy.

In Canada, it is used to congratulate or encourage someone, usually a child, for having made a good effort or a good job, it is also a way of saying very good! or congratulations!

Say something more communicative than a simple "yes"

English in Canada also has its richness of vocabulary and expressions, just as our Spanish language has, so stop simply saying "yes" every time you are asked something, there are other expressions that denote more commitment to conversation, for example:

• I'm on it: I'm working on it.
• Absolutely: Definitely.
• You can count on it: count on it.

So far we share some phrases and expressions in English that are used and valued in Canada. If you want to expand your vocabulary with typical Canadian English, write to us to reserve your spot. Our language school, Planeta Immiland, is a pioneer in the teaching of English with an immigration focus for Canada, which means that we design each course taking into account the client's profile and help them raise their level of English and French to apply for Express Entry or Mobilité Francophone.

Studying and practicing every day is the key to success in breaking the language barrier! 

With love,

Planet Immiland