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to look forward to + NOUN
– B2 (intermediate) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…
common courtesy
– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
Being polite varies from region to region, culture to culture, and even language to language. As such, it is important to…
Song: “Earth”
—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In response to the social movement regarding better education and awareness of climate change and global warming, artist Li’l Dicky came together with…
Movie: “You People”
—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—
Netflix’s new romantic dramedy, featuring Hollywood A-listers like Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, explores the delicate…
to throw shade
—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—
In North American English, this expression typically means…
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to crop dust
— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —
While many phrasal verbs are standard to the English language, some are considered slang, like this one in Canadian English…
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…
Profile: British Columbia
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Beautiful British Columbia: the slogan of the Canadian province does not speak far from the truth; beauty is everywhere there. From its…
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