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Song: “How To Change A Tire”
– B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
If you are a fan of indie/acoustic/pop music, then Zach Hood’s “How To Change A Tire” might just be…
to melt away
– B1-B2 (intermediate) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…
Easter In Canada
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Happy Easter! Three days after Good Friday is a nation-wide holiday in Canada called, Easter Monday. In addition to its counterpart, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday is a special day that commemorates…
Good Friday
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Today is a statutory holiday in Canada called, “Good Friday.” This is a holiday that takes place…
Movie: “Barbie”
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
“Barbie” is not only a doll that has inexplicably influenced the realms of fashion, beauty, and toys around the globe, but it was also…
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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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