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to give birth
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to give birth

– B1-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

In the English language, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Show: “Workin’ Moms”
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Show: “Workin’ Moms”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

“Workin’ Moms” is one of Canada’s most popular contemporary TV shows…

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Easter egg
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Easter egg

– B1-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this vocabulary term typically means…

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Song: “Echo”
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Song: “Echo”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Echo” by Elevation Worship, featuring Tauren Wells is an uplifting song for those who are needing…

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Easter In Canada

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Happy Easter! Three days after Good Friday is a nation-wide holiday in Canada called, Easter Monday. Celebration of this holiday varies, as it often depends on a person’s belief system. Some might spend this day…

to dress in layers

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

This phrase is commonly used in the fall and winter, sometimes even the spring in Canada. Do you know what it means? Learn how to use it by reading more…

Profile: British Columbia

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Beautiful British Columbia: the slogan of the Canadian province does not speak far from the truth; beauty is everywhere there. From its breathtaking landscapes to its oceanic city skylines, B.C. is…

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