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to jam out
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to jam out

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Movie: Elemental
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: Elemental

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Can animated movies be just as entertaining for kids as they are for grownups? Well, it seems Disney/Pixar films have…

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Book: “Season of the Shadow”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “Season of the Shadow”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

One of my favourite pieces of literature is a French novel written by Cameroonian author Léonora Miano, which is…

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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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