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B1 — Intermediate

Expressions for intermediate English learners

travel B1

outdoor seating

Learn the meaning of 'outdoor seating' and how to use it when dining out or traveling. Discover natural English examples and practice exercises today.
food-cooking B1

overcook the meat

Learn how to use the phrase 'overcook the meat' correctly in English. Includes practical examples, typical learner errors, and interactive practice.
travel B1

overhead bin

Learn how to use the term 'overhead bin' when flying and storing your carry-on luggage.
travel B1

overhead compartment

Learn how to use the term "overhead compartment" correctly to describe the storage space above passenger seats on airplanes and long-distance buses.
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business B1

overhead costs

Discover what overhead costs mean in business, how they differ from direct production costs, and how to use this essential financial term in daily work.
travel B1

overnight stay

Learn how to use 'overnight stay' in English. Find clear definitions, natural example sentences, and common mistakes to avoid.
travel B1

oxygen mask

Master the term 'oxygen mask' and its usage in aviation safety contexts.
travel B1

pack heavy

Learn the casual travel phrase 'pack heavy' in English. Master its meaning, see natural examples, and practice using it in your daily English.
food-cooking B1

packet of biscuits

Learn the British English expression 'packet of biscuits'. Understand its meaning, see natural examples, and practice using it.
entertainment B1

parental controls

Learn how to use the term 'parental controls' in English, with natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
travel B1

parking meter

Understand how to use 'parking meter' when discussing street parking and paying for parking spaces.
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travel B1

parking ticket

Learn the dual meanings of 'parking ticket' — both as a receipt for parking and as a fine for parking illegally.
business B1

pass on a message

Master the phrase 'pass on a message' to professionally communicate information from one person to another in the workplace.
slang B1

pass the aux

Learn the slang expression 'pass the aux', how it transitioned from physical cables to digital music sharing, and how to use it naturally in casual conversations.
entertainment B1

pass the ball

Understand how to use the sports phrase 'pass the ball' in games like soccer or basketball, and in figurative team contexts.
relationships B1

pass the time together

Find out how to use the phrase 'pass the time together' to describe spending casual hours with someone to avoid boredom and enjoy each other's company.
entertainment B1

pass the time

Learn how to use 'pass the time' to describe doing an activity to make a waiting period feel shorter.
travel B1

passport queue

Learn how to use the term 'passport queue' to describe the line at border control or immigration in airports.
business B1

paternity leave

Master the term 'paternity leave' in English. Learn how to talk about a father's time off work after having a baby with real examples.
daily-life B1

pay in advance

Understand the phrase 'pay in advance' and how to use it when booking services, buying tickets, or renting.