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Song: “Earth”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

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…

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St. Patrick’s Day In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

St. Patrick’s Day In Canada

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—

If you are in Canada and you see more people than normal wearing green today, it is because…

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to clean up
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to clean up

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
In North American English, this word typically means…

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Profile: British Columbia

— 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…

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…

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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