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to give out
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to give out

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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to grow out of
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to grow out of

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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to freak out
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to freak out

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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to grow into
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to grow into

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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Song: “Stick Season”
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Song: “Stick Season”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“Stick Season” by Noah Kahan is a rhythmic indie/folk song that has...

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poppy

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

This word is particularly common in Canada in the first two weeks of November…

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…

Grandparents In Canada

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

Since Canada is a mosaic society, there are many different ways a person can refer to and talk about their parents’ parents. These different ways depend on…