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urban jungle
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

urban jungle

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian and American English, this idiom typically refers to…

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to count on
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to count on

– C1 (advanced) –

In Canadian and American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Song: “O Canada!”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “O Canada!”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

What sets Canada apart from other countries is that its anthem has five official variants…

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Canadian Multiculturalism Day
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Canadian Multiculturalism Day

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

One of my favourite Canadian holidays has always been Canadian Multiculturalism Day, a national observance that serves as a reminder to…

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teenager
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

teenager

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In North American English, this word typically means…

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