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Song: “New Year’s Day”
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Song: “New Year’s Day”

While relaxing to this soft, acoustic tune, there are a variety of elements that you can practice and learn more about from…

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Best Books of 2024
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Best Books of 2024

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Listed below is a select few of this past year’s winners, complete with…

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leftovers
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leftovers

– B2 (intermediate) –

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

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Song: “Merry Christmas”
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Song: “Merry Christmas”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

World-renowned musicians Ed Sheeran and Elton John have come together to...

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Most Popular Posts

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…