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Movie: “Red One”
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Movie: “Red One”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Red One is a high-budget, dead-pan, absurdist holiday story for older audiences. It centres on…

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to have over
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to have over

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In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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‘tis the season
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‘tis the season

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In Canadian English, this idiom typically means...

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Secret Santa
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Secret Santa

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In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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Profile: British Columbia

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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…

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…

father vs. dad vs. daddy

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Vocabulary can be challenging sometimes, especially when there are words that cannot directly translate from one language to another. This is usually due to difference in culture. The words, “father,” “dad” and “daddy” are great examples of this…

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