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Easter egg
– B1-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –
In North American English, this vocabulary term typically means…
Book: “Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow”
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
While reading “Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin, an English learner can practice…
Book: “Honey & Spice”
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
While reading this soon-to-be film adaptation, language learners can practice…
Best Books of 2024
– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –
Listed below is a select few of this past year’s winners, complete with…
to leaf through
– C1 (advanced) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…
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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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