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to grow out of
– C1 (advanced) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...
Song: “Stretchy Pants”
– C1 (advanced) –
“Stretchy Pants” by country music star Carrie Underwood is a comical Christmas carol that speaks on...
to clean up
—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
In North American English, this word typically means…
Show: “Emily In Paris”
—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
This Netflix show first began breaking streaming records when…
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poppy
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
This word is particularly common in Canada in the first two weeks of November…
5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Canada is a multicultural society where, generally, peoples’ differences are openly celebrated. Due in part to this open multiculturalism, Canadian English has evolved over the years to…
Grandparents In Canada
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
Since Canada is a mosaic society, there are many different ways a person can refer to and talk about their parents’ parents. These different ways depend on…
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