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Show: “Shrinking”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “Shrinking”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Centring on a grieving therapist and single father to a teenage daughter, this show offers both psychological insight and…

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Song: “Merry Christmas”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Merry Christmas”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

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

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Movie: “Barbie”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “Barbie”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

“Barbie” is not only a doll that has inexplicably influenced the realms of fashion, beauty, and toys around the globe, but it was also…

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Song: “If I Could Turn Back Time”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “If I Could Turn Back Time”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“If I Could Turn Back Time” by American pop vocalist Cher is a soft rock power ballad that has…

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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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