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to warm up
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to warm up

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Podcast: “Dish”
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Podcast: “Dish”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

By listening to “Dish,” English learners can discover and practice a variety of…

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a breath of fresh air
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a breath of fresh air

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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April Fools’ Day In Canada
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April Fools’ Day In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

April 1st is an unofficial holiday in Canada called April Fool’s Day (or Le Poisson d’avril in Quebec). It is a silly day that is devoted to…

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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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