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red tape
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red tape

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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father vs. dad vs. daddy
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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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mother vs. mom vs. mommy
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mother vs. mom vs. mommy

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In North American English, these words mean the same thing, but they are not used in the same ways…

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to come vs. to go
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to come vs. to go

– A2-B2 (elementary to intermediate) –

A common mistake among English language learners is incorrectly using the verbs, “to come” and “to go.”

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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…

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

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…

Christmas Day In Canada

— B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) —

Christmas Day is a statutory holiday in Canada that takes places every year on December 25th, the day on which…

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