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snowdrift
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snowdrift

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

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Top 10 Artists of 2022
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Top 10 Artists of 2022

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
New Year’s Eve of 2021 saw me making the resolution of listening to…

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to dress up
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to dress up

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


In North American English, this word typically means…

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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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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…