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to warm up
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to warm up

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

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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cool
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cool

– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

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

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Song: “Stretchy Pants”
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Song: “Stretchy Pants”

– C1 (advanced) –

“Stretchy Pants” by country music star Carrie Underwood is a comical Christmas carol that speaks on...

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to clean up
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to clean up

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In North American English, this word typically means…

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Song: “O Canada”

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Every country has a song that represents it. This is called a national anthem. Canada’s national anthem comes in five official varieties and in four languages. Do you know these different versions?

father vs. dad vs. daddy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

A common mistake among learners of the English language is using the incorrect word to refer to a person’s father. “Father,” “dad” and “daddy” do not have the same meaning in all contexts. The meaning changes depending on…

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 adopt words from various languages, including Indigenous ones. Here is a brief list of…

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