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colleague vs. peer
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

colleague vs. peer

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

Do you make this common mistake? Do you know the difference between these words?

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to try on
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to try on

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

This phrasal verb is commonly used when shopping. Learn what it means…

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to compost
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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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to look after
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to look after

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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native vs. native speaker
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

native vs. native speaker

– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Native” and “native speaker” do not mean the same thing in Canadian English. This is what they mean…

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