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a busy bee
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a busy bee

– C1 (advanced) –

Many people are busy bees. Do you know what this idiom means? Learn on our blog…

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to have spring fever
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to have spring fever

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Idioms are often used to express emotions. Learn what emotion this idiom refers to…

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to pinch someone
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to pinch someone

– C1 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this idiom typically means…

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SONG: “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me?”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

SONG: “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me?”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande come together to sing a beautiful Christmas song, which can help you learn English…

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April Fools’ Day In Canada

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Every April 1st is a holiday in Canada that is equally observed by both the Anglophone and Francophone regions of the country. Do you know how Canadians celebrate this day…?

to love on

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Phrasal verbs are often used in English communication, particularly in informal situations. This phrasal verb, “to love on,” is especially common among friends and family in real life, on social media, and in film. Typically, it refers to…

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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