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Movie: “The Wild Robot”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

doomscrolling

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In North American English, this word typically means…

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