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in the blink of an eye
—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In North American English, this idiom typically means…
2023 Reading Challenge
—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
Every year in the spirit of New Year’s, goodreads hosts a reading challenge, which millions of…
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…
to dress up
—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—
In North American English, this word typically means…
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COMMON MISTAKE: to present yourself vs. to introduce yourself
— B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
A common mistake that can make a social or professional situation quickly awkward is saying, “let me present myself to you” instead of “let me introduce myself to you.” Learn why these phrases do not mean the same thing…
melting pot vs. cultural mosaic
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Many people have heard Americans refer to the United States as a melting pot of cultures due to its diverse population. While Canada is also diverse it is a cultural mosaic, not a melting pot. Learn the difference between these two societal structures here…
COMMON MISTAKE: sea vs. ocean
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
A common mistake that many language learners make in English is only using the word, “sea.” “Sea” and “ocean” are not synonyms in English. Using them as such can cause confusion, particularly in Canada and the USA. Learn the differences between these words…
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– A2-C1 (beginner to advanced) –
“School” in Canadian English does not necessarily mean the same thing as it does in British English…