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Show: “Sweet Magnolias”
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Show: “Sweet Magnolias”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

“Sweet Magnolias” is a show about three friends who grew up together in a sleepy town in the…

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to stay in touch
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to stay in touch

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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Song: “How To Change A Tire”
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Song: “How To Change A Tire”

– B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

If you are a fan of indie/acoustic/pop music, then Zach Hood’s “How To Change A Tire” might just be…

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to melt away
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to melt away

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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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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