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to get some fresh air
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to get some fresh air

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

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garbage can
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

garbage can

—| A2-B1 (pre-intermediate to intermediate) |—

In Canadian English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Ordinary Day”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Ordinary Day”

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

Great Big Sea is one of the most famous bands to…

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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…

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