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blurb
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blurb

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American and British English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Stay”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Stay”

—| B1-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—

“Stay” by The Kid LAROI, featuring Justin Bieber is a catchy and extremely popular song that…

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to break down
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to break down

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Podcast: “Office Ladies”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Podcast: “Office Ladies”

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—

“Office Ladies” is a brilliant podcast created by two actors from the modern classic of a TV show, “The Office”…

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Indigenous
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Indigenous

—| B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to fluent) |—

In Canadian English, this word typically means…

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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…

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— 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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