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to code switch
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to code switch

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In the English language, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Book: “Honey & Spice”
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Book: “Honey & Spice”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

While reading this soon-to-be film adaptation, language learners can practice…

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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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Song: “Merry Christmas”
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Song: “Merry Christmas”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

World-renowned musicians Ed Sheeran and Elton John have come together to...

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Lest we forget
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Lest we forget

– C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian and British English, this phrase typically serves as...

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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…

National Day For Truth And Reconciliation

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Holidays in Canada are not always celebratory; for example, September 30th: National Day For Truth And Reconciliation. This holiday serves as remembrance for…

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…