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to make ends meet
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to make ends meet

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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father vs. dad vs. daddy
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

father vs. dad vs. daddy

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Vocabulary can be challenging sometimes, especially when there are words that cannot directly translate from one language to another. This is usually due to…

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Book: “The Husbands”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “The Husbands”

– C1 (advanced) –

Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, “The Husbands,” is a thrilling work of literary fiction twisted with…

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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 breathtaking landscapes to its oceanic city skylines, B.C. is…

to dress in layers

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

This phrase is commonly used in the fall and winter, sometimes even the spring in Canada. Do you know what it means? Learn how to use it by reading more…

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. Celebration of this holiday varies, as it often depends on a person’s belief system. Some might spend this day…

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