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Top 10 Movies of 2022
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Top 10 Movies of 2022

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


As a low-key movie buff, every year I like to compile a list of…

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to pour + liquid
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to pour + liquid

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
In the English language, the verb “pour” typically means…

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goodreads Choice Awards 2022
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goodreads Choice Awards 2022

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—
goodreads is the most prominent public book database in the…

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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Eve

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—
In North America, December 24th is officially called Christmas Eve, meaning…

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Easter In Canada

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Happy Easter! Three days after Good Friday is a nation-wide holiday in Canada called, Easter Monday. Celebration of this holiday varies, as it often depends on a person’s belief system. Some might spend this day…

to dress in layers

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

This phrase is commonly used in the fall and winter, sometimes even the spring in Canada. Do you know what it means? Learn how to use it by reading more…

Profile: British Columbia

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Beautiful British Columbia: the slogan of the Canadian province does not speak far from the truth; beauty is everywhere there. From its breathtaking landscapes to its oceanic city skylines, B.C. is…

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