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Movie: “The Wild Robot”
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Movie: “The Wild Robot”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

There are many things that you can practice and learn in English while watching this movie, including…

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Book: “Annie Bot”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “Annie Bot”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

While reading “Annie Bot,” language learners can practice and learn a variety of English skills…

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Movie: “Red One”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “Red One”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Red One is a high-budget, dead-pan, absurdist holiday story for older audiences. It centres on…

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to give out
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to give out

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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doomscrolling
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doomscrolling

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In North American English, this word 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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