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to leaf through
– C1 (advanced) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…
Movie: “The Idea of You”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Hollywood favourite Anne Hathaway produces and stars in the film adaptation of Robinne Lee’s novel, “The Idea of You.” Originally a piece of…
Book: “The Husbands”
– C1 (advanced) –
Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, “The Husbands,” is a thrilling work of literary fiction twisted with…
Book: “Wish You Were Here”
– C1 (advanced) –
Back in 2022, my wife and I went camping together for the first time in over a decade. While, unfortunately, the trip…
Book: “Season of the Shadow”
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
One of my favourite pieces of literature is a French novel written by Cameroonian author Léonora Miano, which is…
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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…
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