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football vs. soccer
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

football vs. soccer

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

It is a common mistake among many English learners to confuse these words. Do you know their differences?

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SONG: “Here And Now”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

SONG: “Here And Now”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

English-language learners can improve their skills in English in many different ways by listening to this song by Aysanabee…

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to do a land acknowledgement
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to do a land acknowledgement

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

This is a common action that people do in Canada at both public events and in politics. Learn what it means…

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to grill up
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to grill up

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This phrasal verb is a popular one in the summertime. Do you know what it means?

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to have got vs. to have gotten
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to have got vs. to have gotten

–B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“To have got” does not mean the same thing as “to have gotten” in Canadian English, but it is common among language learners to confuse them. Do you know what the difference is? Learn here…

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