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Book: “Feed”
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Book: “Feed”

–| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—

"Feed" by M.T. Anderson is an award-winning, ahead-of-its-time, young adult novel that…

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cold snap
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cold snap

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

In North American English, this word typically refers to…

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Remembrance Day In Canada
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Remembrance Day In Canada

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

On November 11th every year, Canadians observe what is called Remembrance Day, a statutory holiday that…

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to get to
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to get to

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

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Song: “Easy On Me”
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Song: “Easy On Me”

—| B1-C1 (lower intermediate to advanced) |—
“Easy On Me” is internationally acclaimed singer Adele’s latest single…

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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…