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Show: “The Santa Clauses”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “The Santa Clauses”

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—

“The Santa Clauses” is a new limited series on Disney+ that was released in…

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to dress in layers
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to dress in layers

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—
This is a very common phrase that you can hear in…

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blizzard
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

blizzard

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In North American English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down”

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

“Cuddle Up, Cozy Down” is an instant classic of a Christmas song performed by…

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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…