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to sit on Santa’s lap
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to sit on Santa’s lap

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

In North American culture, this collocation is often used at Christmas time…

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wish list
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

wish list

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

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Song: “Cozy Little Christmas”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Cozy Little Christmas”

—| B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

“Cozy Little Christmas” is a cutesy Christmas tune by Katy Perry that covers vocabulary related to…

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to snow in
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to snow in

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In North American English, this phrasal verb 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…?

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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…

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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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