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to freak out
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to freak out

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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Game: “The Sims 4”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Game: “The Sims 4”

– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

One of the most popular video game franchises around the world is The Sims. Since the ‘90s, it has continued to be a source of…

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Thanksgiving In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Thanksgiving In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This Canadian holiday dates back to 1578, when British explorer Sir Martin Frobisher voyaged to...

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holiday
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

holiday

– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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