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bunnyhug
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

bunnyhug

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—

This word belongs to Saskatchewanian English, which is a variety of…

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Book: “Oona Out of Order”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “Oona Out of Order”

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—


“Oona Out of Order” by Margarita Montimore is a fun, inventive novel that…

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to get at
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to get at

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Movember In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movember In Canada

—| B2 (upper-intermediate) |—

In Canada, the month of November is also known as…

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to run errands
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to run errands

—| B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American English, this expression typically means…

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to pass time vs. to spend time

— B1-B2 (intermediate) —

Many learners of the English language use the expression “to pass time.” However, this is often a mistake…

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 (formerly known as Orange Shirt Day). This holiday serves as remembrance for…

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…