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to vote in
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to vote in

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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red tape
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red tape

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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Show: “Shrinking”
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Show: “Shrinking”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Centring on a grieving therapist and single father to a teenage daughter, this show offers both psychological insight and…

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Song: “New Year’s Day”
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Song: “New Year’s Day”

While relaxing to this soft, acoustic tune, there are a variety of elements that you can practice and learn more about from…

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Best Books of 2024
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Best Books of 2024

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Listed below is a select few of this past year’s winners, complete with…

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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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