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frostbite
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frostbite

—| C1 (advanced) |—
In North American English, this word typically means…

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Song: “Small Talk”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “Small Talk”

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

“Small Talk” by the Canadian indie/folk band Wild Rivers is a song that oozes…

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to take up
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to take up

—| C1 (advanced) |—
In North American English, this phrase typically means…

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Hollywood In Canada, Part I
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Hollywood In Canada, Part I

—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—
Many people from around the world, including Americans themselves, would be surprised to learn that…

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in the blink of an eye
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

in the blink of an eye

—| B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) |—
In North American English, this idiom 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…

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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