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to kick off
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to kick off

– C1 (advanced) –

This phrasal verb is commonly used for all sorts of events: soccer tournaments, school orientations, meetings, and more. Learn what it means…

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football vs. soccer
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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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exercise vs. sport
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exercise vs. sport

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

It is common mistake among English learners to confuse the words “exercise” and “sport.” These words do not mean the same thing in Canadian English…

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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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