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to put out
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to put out

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

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Movie: “Spirited”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “Spirited”

—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—

One of the most anticipated Christmas movies of 2022 is brought to us by…

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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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father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake that many language learners make is using the word, “daddy,” when it is not appropriate. “Daddy” does not mean the exact same thing as “dad” or “father.” It’s meaning changes based on context: your age, the age of the person you’re speaking to…

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melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

There are many different types of multiculturalism. You may have heard of one type, the melting pot, but that does not describe the multiculturalism that exists in Canada. Do you know what type describes Canadian society?

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5 Indigenous Words Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

This has been one of our most popular blog posts for several months now. Learn what five Indigenous words Canadian English has borrowed and uses in everyday life. But don’t stop there! There is also a Part 2 and 3, where you can learn 10 more Indigenous words common to Canadian English….

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