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Song: “Espresso”
–B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
With Grammy nominations already rumoured for this ever-so-catchy song, it is with no wonder that…
Book: “The One And Only Sparkella”
– B1-B2 (intermediate) –
Many adults who learn languages choose to not read children’s books. This is not always a good idea, though. Children’s books are excellent tools for…
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to crop dust
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
While many phrasal verbs are standard to the English language, some are considered slang, like this one in Canadian English…
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…
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…
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