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to dress up
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to dress up

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


In North American English, this word typically means…

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Top 10 Movies of 2022
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Top 10 Movies of 2022

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


As a low-key movie buff, every year I like to compile a list of…

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to pour + liquid
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to pour + liquid

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—
In the English language, the verb “pour” typically means…

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goodreads Choice Awards 2022
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goodreads Choice Awards 2022

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—
goodreads is the most prominent public book database in the…

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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Eve

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—
In North America, December 24th is officially called Christmas Eve, meaning…

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Most Popular Posts

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…