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to play a song
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to play a song

– A2 (beginner) –

In North American English, this phrase means…

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Song: “If I Could Turn Back Time”
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Song: “If I Could Turn Back Time”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

“If I Could Turn Back Time” by American pop vocalist Cher is a soft rock power ballad that has…

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to come in handy
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to come in handy

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom typically means…

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to jam out
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to jam out

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means…

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Movie: Elemental
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Movie: Elemental

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Can animated movies be just as entertaining for kids as they are for grownups? Well, it seems Disney/Pixar films have…

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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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