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to hum and haw over + something
– C1 (advanced) –
In Canadian and British English, this idiom typically means…
Movie: “Música”
– B2-C1 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –
“Música” is a semi-autobiographical movie on Amazon Prime about a young Brazilian-American struggling to find his way in life and love as he suffers from…
Grandparents In Canada
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
In Canada, however, there is much more variability with this vocabulary. Since Canada is…
Profile: Alberta
– C1-C2 (advanced) –
Alberta, Canada: Wild Rose Country–the provincial slogan found on all Albertan license plates. Alberta is located in the region of Western Canada. It is…
to come over
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb 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…
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Holidays in Canada are not always celebratory; for example, September 30th: National Day For Truth And Reconciliation (formerly known as Orange Shirt Day). This holiday serves as remembrance for…
Profile: British Columbia
— C1-C2 (advanced) —
Beautiful British Columbia: the slogan of the Canadian province does not speak far from the truth; beauty is everywhere there. From its…
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