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Movember In Canada

—| B2 (upper-intermediate) |—

In Canada, the month of November is also known as…

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to run errands

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In North American English, this expression typically means…

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A New Beginning

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

As some of you may know, this has been a long time coming; I have been wanting to make a website for years! And it is finally here!

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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