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red tape
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red tape

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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holiday
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

holiday

– B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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to reap what you sow
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to reap what you sow

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

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

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Show: “Inventing Anna”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “Inventing Anna”

– C1 (advanced) –

In 2022, the limited series, “Inventing Anna,” made a splash on the small screen, captivating…

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Francophonie Day In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Francophonie Day In Canada

– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

On an official level, Canada is considered a bilingual country, meaning…

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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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