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Book: “Born A Crime”
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Book: “Born A Crime”

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“Born A Crime” by comedian and former talk show host Trevor Noah is an eye-opening memoir that…

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Song: “If I Were A Boy”
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Song: “If I Were A Boy”

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If I Were A Boy by Beyoncé is not only an iconic song from…

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Valentine’s Day In Canada
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Valentine’s Day In Canada

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Valentine’s Day, the mid-February holiday oft discussed in the media from an American perspective, is…

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Show: “Black-ish”
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Show: “Black-ish”

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This critically acclaimed American sitcom, which is streamable on Disney+, spans…

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Black Girl Magic
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Black Girl Magic

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In American English, this expression typically means…

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father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake that many language learners make is using the word, “daddy,” when it is not appropriate. “Daddy” does not mean the exact same thing as “dad” or “father.” It’s meaning changes based on context: your age, the age of the person you’re speaking to…

to lay off

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A common mistake among learners of the English language is using the incorrect word to refer to why a person no longer has a job. What is the difference between the verbs “to lay off” and “to fire”? Learn this difference here.

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I

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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 adopt words from various languages, including Indigenous ones. Here is a brief list of…

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