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to compost
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to compost

– B1-C1 (intermediate to advance) –

Composting is a common thing to do in Canada. Do you know what “composting” is? Learn what this word means…

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room
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room

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In Canadian and American English, this noun typically means…

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urban jungle
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urban jungle

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian and American English, this idiom typically refers to…

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37 Words Related to Common Canadian Geography

— B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Do you know how to refer to people from certain places in Canada? For example, what do you call a person from Toronto? A person from Quebec? What about Saskatchewan? Learn these words and more to describe each Canadian region…

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melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Many people have heard Americans refer to the United States as a melting pot of cultures due to its diverse population. While Canada is also diverse it is a cultural mosaic, not a melting pot. Learn the difference between these two societal structures here…

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mother vs. mom vs. mommy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake that many English learners make is confusing the words, “mother,” “mom” and “mommy.” These words refer to the same person, but they do not mean the same thing…

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