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Show: “Building the Band”
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Show: “Building the Band”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

While watching “Building the Band,” there are a variety of English language elements that you can practice and learn…

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Show: “Running Point”
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Show: “Running Point”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

While watching “Running Point,” there are a variety of English language elements to learn and practice…

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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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Show: “Workin’ Moms”
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Show: “Workin’ Moms”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

“Workin’ Moms” is one of Canada’s most popular contemporary TV shows…

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Easter egg
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Easter egg

– B1-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this vocabulary term typically means…

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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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