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winter
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winter

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In North American English, this word typically means...

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fall
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fall

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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child
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child

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In North American English, this word typically means…

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hot
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hot

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In North American English, this adjective typically means…

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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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