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to go over
– B1-B2 (intermediate) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…
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.”
to finish up
– B1-B2 (intermediate) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…
to go to the washroom
– B1-B2 (intermediate) –
In each variety of English (British, American, Australian, etc.), there is a different way to refer to the room where a person poops and pees. In Canada…
Common Mistake: “sickness” vs. “disease”
– A2-B1 (pre-intermediate to intermediate) –
In North American English, “sickness” and “disease” do not mean the same thing…
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