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Song: “If I Were A Boy”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Song: “If I Were A Boy”

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

If I Were A Boy by Beyoncé is not only an iconic song from…

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Valentine’s Day In Canada
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Valentine’s Day In Canada

—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—

Valentine’s Day, the mid-February holiday oft discussed in the media from an American perspective, is…

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Show: “Black-ish”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Show: “Black-ish”

—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—

This critically acclaimed American sitcom, which is streamable on Disney+, spans…

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Black Girl Magic
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Black Girl Magic

—| C1-C2 (advanced) |—
In American English, this expression 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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