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Movie: “We Live In Time”
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Movie: “We Live In Time”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“We Live In Time,” starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, is an emotionally-charged film about…

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leftovers
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leftovers

– B2 (intermediate) –

In North American English, this word typically means...

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Halloween In Canada
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Halloween In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This celebration is widely observed across Canada by children and adults, alike. It is a day when people...

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Thanksgiving In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Thanksgiving In Canada

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This Canadian holiday dates back to 1578, when British explorer Sir Martin Frobisher voyaged to...

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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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