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Song: “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down”

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

“Cuddle Up, Cozy Down” is an instant classic of a Christmas song performed by…

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to sing along
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to sing along

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

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Happy Holidays!
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Happy Holidays!

—| B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) |—
In Canada, “happy holidays!” is a common expression that is used to say…

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Final Exam Season
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Final Exam Season

—| B1-B2 (intermediate) |—

In Canada, university students end their first semester either at the end of November or…

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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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