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What have you been up to?
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What have you been up to?

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This is one of the most common questions asked in conversations among friends, family, or coworkers. Learn what it means…

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Best Books of 2025
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Best Books of 2025

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

If you are looking for some book recommendations to improve your English reading and vocabulary skills, then this list of the best books of 2025 is a great place to look…

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toast
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toast

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

A noun, a verb, this word has multiple meanings and uses for holidays and everyday life…

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to heat up
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to heat up

– B2 (intermediate) –

For conversations about food, the weather, emotion, this phrasal verb means…

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Most Popular Posts

father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake that many language learners make is using the word, “daddy,” when it is not appropriate. “Daddy” does not mean the exact same thing as “dad” or “father.” It’s meaning changes based on context: your age, the age of the person you’re speaking to…

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melting pot vs. cultural mosaic

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

There are many different types of multiculturalism. You may have heard of one type, the melting pot, but that does not describe the multiculturalism that exists in Canada. Do you know what type describes Canadian society?

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5 Indigenous Words Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

This has been one of our most popular blog posts for several months now. Learn what five Indigenous words Canadian English has borrowed and uses in everyday life. But don’t stop there! There is also a Part 2 and 3, where you can learn 10 more Indigenous words common to Canadian English….

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