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paradise vs. heaven
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

paradise vs. heaven

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

It is a common mistake among English language learners to confuse the words, “paradise” and “heaven.” Learn what these words actually mean…

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SONG: “Washed”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

SONG: “Washed”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

A great way to celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday is by spending some time practicing your English with music, like…

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Nativity
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Nativity

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

This word is arguably one of the most common words at Christmastime, which means…

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Show: “Son Of A Critch”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “Son Of A Critch”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

By watching this show there are a variety of English-language elements that a person can practice and learn, including…

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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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