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to put off
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to put off

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

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Show: “Ted Lasso”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “Ted Lasso”

—| C1-C2 (advanced to fluent) |—

One of the most talked about shows in North America since before it even premiered on…

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to feel numb
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to feel numb

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

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Book: “Mean Baby”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Book: “Mean Baby”

—| C1-C2 (intermediate to advanced) |—

“Mean Baby” by Selma Blair is a non-fiction work of literature belonging to…

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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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