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Song: “Small Talk”
—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
“Small Talk” by the Canadian indie/folk band Wild Rivers is a song that oozes…
Hollywood In Canada, Part I
—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—
Many people from around the world, including Americans themselves, would be surprised to learn that…
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…
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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…
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