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A2 — Elementary

Expressions for elementary English learners

entertainment A2

yellow card

Learn what a yellow card means in sports like soccer. See natural examples, common mistakes, and practice using this common sports term today.
travel A2

youth hostel

Discover what a 'youth hostel' is, how it works for budget travelers, and the best ways to use this common term when planning your next backpacking trip.
travel A2

across from

Learn how to use 'across from' to describe locations directly opposite to each other in English. Perfect for travel and directions.
entertainment A2

action figure

Learn the meaning of 'action figure,' see how native speakers use it in conversation, and practice with real-life examples.
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slang A2

add friend

Learn how to use the social media term 'add friend' in daily English. Understand how to talk about connecting with new people on different online platforms.
business A2

answer an email

Master the common business phrase 'answer an email' to talk about replying to electronic messages in the workplace.
academic A2

ask a classmate

Learn how to use 'ask a classmate' in English. Discover natural classroom examples, common learner mistakes, and useful speaking practice.
business A2

ask for a discount

Learn how to use the phrase 'ask for a discount' in English business and shopping contexts with clear examples and natural practice.
business A2

ask for details

Discover how to use the phrase 'ask for details' to request more specific information in professional situations.
entertainment A2

attend a party

Understand how to use 'attend a party' correctly. Get conversational examples, common learner mistakes, and practice questions.
slang A2

bad vibes

Discover the meaning of 'bad vibes' in English. Learn how to describe negative energy, uncomfortable situations, or bad feelings in casual conversation.
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travel A2

baggage drop

Find out what a baggage drop is, how to use self-service kiosks at the airport, and learn natural English phrases to help you navigate your next flight with ease.
food-cooking A2

bake a cake

Learn how to use the English phrase 'bake a cake' in everyday conversations with natural examples and pronunciation tips.
relationships A2

be good friends

Learn how to use 'be good friends' to describe a close, reliable, and positive relationship between people.
relationships A2

be nice to

Learn how to use 'be nice to' to describe behaving in a kind, friendly, or polite way toward someone.
food-cooking A2

black coffee

Learn the meaning and correct usage of 'black coffee' in English, featuring realistic examples and common learner errors.
travel A2

boarding gate

Learn the travel term 'boarding gate' to navigate airports easily and find where you get on your flight.
travel A2

boarding time

Understand what 'boarding time' means at the airport. This guide offers natural example sentences, common learner mistakes, and interactive practice exercises.
entertainment A2

boss battle

Learn the gaming term 'boss battle', its meaning, and how to use it in both gaming and real-life contexts.
food-cooking A2

bottle of water

Learn how to use 'bottle of water' correctly in English, with real-life examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.