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MOVIE: “After the Hunt”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

MOVIE: “After the Hunt”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

This academic suspense/drama starring Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield explores a variety of difficult themes, including…

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to prepare vs. to prepare yourself
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to prepare vs. to prepare yourself

– B2 (intermediate) –

“To prepare yourself” does not mean the same thing as “to prepare.” Do you know the difference? Learn here…

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GAME: “Ark Nova”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

GAME: “Ark Nova”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Learn English by playing a board game with friends. See what "Ark Nova” can do to help improve your English language skills…

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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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to do over
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to do over

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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