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to grow into
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...
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. This holiday is...
Song: “Stick Season”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
“Stick Season” by Noah Kahan is a rhythmic indie/folk song that has...
to turn over a new leaf
– 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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