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B1 — Intermediate

Expressions for intermediate English learners

daily-life B1

depend on the weather

Master the phrase 'depend on the weather' to talk about plans, events, or activities that rely on outdoor conditions.
business B1

describe the issue

Learn to use 'describe the issue' in customer support, IT, and project management to resolve problems efficiently.
daily-life B1

describe the person

Learn how to use 'describe the person' to talk about portraying someone's physical appearance or character traits.
business B1

describe the process

Learn how to use the business collocation 'describe the process' to explain workflows, procedures, and systems clearly.
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business B1

describe the product

Discover how to use 'describe the product' in marketing, sales, and product development contexts.
travel B1

dessert selection

Discover how to ask about and describe a restaurant's 'dessert selection' when dining out or traveling, featuring natural example sentences and practical tips.
academic B1

dictionary definition

Understand the term 'dictionary definition' and how to use it correctly in academic discussions and writing.
business B1

direct debit

Understand how to use 'direct debit' in English. Learn its meaning, see natural examples, and practice using it correctly.
business B1

direct mail

Discover what 'direct mail' means in marketing and learn how to use this traditional business communication term correctly in your daily professional conversations.
relationships B1

disagree with someone

Learn how to use 'disagree with someone' to express a difference of opinion politely and clearly in both personal and professional English conversations.
entertainment B1

disaster movie

Understand what a 'disaster movie' is and how to talk about films featuring natural catastrophes, alien invasions, or global threats.
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business B1

discuss options

Learn how to use the business English phrase 'discuss options' to talk about exploring different choices and solutions in meetings.
business B1

discuss the agenda

Master the phrase 'discuss the agenda' to professionally start business meetings and align on topics of discussion.
business B1

discuss the contract

Learn how to use 'discuss the contract' in business negotiations to talk about reviewing and negotiating legal agreements.
daily-life B1

discuss the problem

Learn how to use 'discuss the problem' naturally in English. Avoid the common mistake of adding 'about' after 'discuss'.
academic B1

distance learning

Understand the academic term 'distance learning'. Learn its definition, see natural examples, and avoid common errors when talking about remote education.
entertainment B1

distract myself

Learn how to use 'distract myself' to describe drawing your attention away from worries or boredom using entertainment.
business B1

divide the tasks

Discover how to use 'divide the tasks' to talk about delegating work and assigning responsibilities in a team.
business B1

divide the workload

Learn how to use 'divide the workload' to discuss balancing work responsibilities and preventing burnout in team projects.
travel B1

dormitory bed

What is a 'dormitory bed'? Learn how to use this common travel term when booking budget hostels and shared accommodations.