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to look forward to + NOUN
– B2 (intermediate) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…
common courtesy
– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
Being polite varies from region to region, culture to culture, and even language to language. As such, it is important to…
Song: “Earth”
—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In response to the social movement regarding better education and awareness of climate change and global warming, artist Li’l Dicky came together with…
Movie: “You People”
—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—
Netflix’s new romantic dramedy, featuring Hollywood A-listers like Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, explores the delicate…
to throw shade
—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—
In North American English, this expression typically means…
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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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