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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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Song: “Angel”
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Song: “Angel”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

While listening to “Angel” and reading its lyrics, there are so many things to learn…

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Movie: “Why Did I Get Married?”
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Movie: “Why Did I Get Married?”

– B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

Famed producer, director and actor Tyler Perry is a staple among the Hollywood elite. Known for his…

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Movie: “You People”
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Movie: “You People”

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Netflix’s new romantic dramedy, featuring Hollywood A-listers like Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, explores the delicate…

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37 Words Related to Common Canadian Geography

— B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Do you know how to refer to people from certain places in Canada? For example, what do you call a person from Toronto? A person from Quebec? What about Saskatchewan? Learn these words and more to describe each Canadian region…

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melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Many people have heard Americans refer to the United States as a melting pot of cultures due to its diverse population. While Canada is also diverse it is a cultural mosaic, not a melting pot. Learn the difference between these two societal structures here…

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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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