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Christmastide
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Christmastide

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

Is this word new to you? Read today’s post to see what it means and how you can use it.

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Boxing Day
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Boxing Day

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Every December 26th is a holiday known as Boxing Day in British Commonwealth nations, such as Canada. This holiday is considered the second day of Christmastide, otherwise known as…

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Movie: “Genie”
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Movie: “Genie”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Ever since the early 2000s I have loved Melissa McCarthy as an actor–have you seen her in “Gilmore Girls”? Soooo funny! Unfortunately, since then, she has been…

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Song: “Wrap Me Up”
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Song: “Wrap Me Up”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

I can’t believe I missed two weeks worth of blog posts this Christmas season already! Well, at least it was for good reason. After all…

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Blog Posts Are Back, Baby!
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Blog Posts Are Back, Baby!

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

After months of hiatus, posting on breathing language’s blog has finally returned! You know what that 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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