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Book: “Annie Bot”
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Book: “Annie Bot”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

While reading “Annie Bot,” language learners can practice and learn a variety of English skills…

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Song: “Daisies”
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Song: “Daisies”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

By listening to Justin Bieber’s song, “Daisies,” there are many elements of the English language that learners can learn…

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to see off
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to see off

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Show: “Building the Band”
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Show: “Building the Band”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

While watching “Building the Band,” there are a variety of English language elements that you can practice and learn…

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to play it by ear
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to play it by ear

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian and American English, this idiom 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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