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in the blink of an eye
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In North American English, this idiom typically means…
2023 Reading Challenge
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Every year in the spirit of New Year’s, goodreads hosts a reading challenge, which millions of…
Top 10 Artists of 2022
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New Year’s Eve of 2021 saw me making the resolution of listening to…
to dress up
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In North American English, this word typically means…
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Song: “O Canada”
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Every country has a song that represents it. This is called a national anthem. Canada’s national anthem comes in five official varieties and in four languages. Do you know these different versions?
father vs. dad vs. daddy
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A common mistake among learners of the English language is using the incorrect word to refer to a person’s father. “Father,” “dad” and “daddy” do not have the same meaning in all contexts. The meaning changes depending on…
5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Canada is a multicultural society where, generally, peoples’ differences are openly celebrated. Due in part to this open multiculturalism, Canadian English has evolved over the years to adopt words from various languages, including Indigenous ones. Here is a brief list of…
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