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Hollywood In Canada, Part I
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Hollywood In Canada, Part I

—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—
Many people from around the world, including Americans themselves, would be surprised to learn that…

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in the blink of an eye
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

in the blink of an eye

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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2023 Reading Challenge
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

2023 Reading Challenge

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
Every year in the spirit of New Year’s, goodreads hosts a reading challenge, which millions of…

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snowdrift
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

snowdrift

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—
In North American English, this word typically means…

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Top 10 Artists of 2022
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Top 10 Artists of 2022

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
New Year’s Eve of 2021 saw me making the resolution of listening to…

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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…