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‘tis the season
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‘tis the season

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this idiom typically means...

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Secret Santa
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Secret Santa

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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Movie: “Our Little Secret”
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Movie: “Our Little Secret”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

One of Netflix’s most recent Christmas movies stars beloved American actress Lindsay Lohan and lauded Broadway star…

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to give out
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to give out

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

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

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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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