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back in the day
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back in the day

– C1 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this idiom typically means…

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Movie: “Inside Out 2”
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Movie: “Inside Out 2”

– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –

Though created primarily for children, this movie equally serves adult audiences, making it an entertaining flick for…

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hot
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hot

– A2-B1 (beginner to intermediate) –

In North American English, this adjective typically means…

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Game: “Dog Park”
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Game: “Dog Park”

– B2-C2 (upper-intermediate to advanced) –

An effective way to practice a language is by incorporating it into your hobbies. After all, if you’re…

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to beat the heat
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to beat the heat

– C1 (advanced) –

In North American English, this idiom 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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