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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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father vs. dad vs. daddy
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

father vs. dad vs. daddy

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Vocabulary can be challenging sometimes, especially when there are words that cannot directly translate from one language to another. This is usually due to…

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mother vs. mom vs. mommy
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mother vs. mom vs. mommy

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In North American English, these words mean the same thing, but they are not used in the same ways…

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to come vs. to go
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to come vs. to go

– A2-B2 (elementary to intermediate) –

A common mistake among English language learners is incorrectly using the verbs, “to come” and “to go.”

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— 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…

National Day For Truth And Reconciliation

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Holidays in Canada are not always celebratory; for example, September 30th: National Day For Truth And Reconciliation. This holiday serves as remembrance for…

father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Vocabulary can be challenging sometimes, especially when there are words that cannot directly translate from one language to another. This is usually due to difference in culture. The words, “father,” “dad” and “daddy” are great examples of this…

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