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B1 — Intermediate

Expressions for intermediate English learners

business B1

request a refund

Master the phrase 'request a refund' to confidently ask for your money back in professional or customer service situations.
business B1

request information

Learn the formal business English phrase 'request information' for emails, letters, and professional inquiries.
travel B1

restaurant leftovers

Learn how to talk about restaurant leftovers—the extra food you take home from a dining experience.
business B1

review the notes

Understand how to use 'review the notes' in professional environments to describe checking written records, meeting summaries, and important action items.
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entertainment B1

roll the dice

Understand the idiom 'roll the dice' and how to use it for taking risks or playing games.
travel B1

room rate

Learn how to discuss 'room rate' when booking hotels, comparing prices, and checking for hidden fees.
academic B1

rough draft

Master the term 'rough draft' for your academic writing. Understand its meaning, see natural examples, and test your knowledge with exercises.
business B1

run a test

Discover how to use 'run a test' to describe executing a trial, experiment, or quality check in professional environments.
daily-life B1

run errands

Master the common English phrase 'run errands' with this helpful guide. Learn its meaning, see natural everyday examples, and practice using it today.
daily-life B1

run off

Discover how to use the phrasal verb 'run off' to describe leaving suddenly or rushing away in casual English.
technology B1

run out of battery

Learn how to use 'run out of battery' to describe when your phone, laptop, or other electronic device loses all its power.
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relationships B1

run out of things to say

Learn the casual phrase 'run out of things to say' and how to describe awkward silences or finished conversations.
business B1

run out of time

Learn how to use the phrase 'run out of time' in business contexts when you have no more time left to finish a task.
travel B1

safe journey

Learn how to use 'safe journey' to wish someone a safe and pleasant trip when they are departing.
travel B1

safety demonstration

Understand the term 'safety demonstration' used on flights. Learn how to use it in context, avoid common mistakes, and practice with real travel conversations.
food-cooking B1

salad dressing

Learn the meaning of 'salad dressing' and how to talk about different types of dressings in English. Perfect your culinary vocabulary with realistic examples.
travel B1

safety deposit box

Learn how to use 'safety deposit box' to talk about securing your valuables while traveling or at a hotel.
business B1

sales figures

Master the business English term 'sales figures' to discuss revenue, performance, and business data.
business B1

schedule a call

Learn how to use 'schedule a call' naturally in business emails and scheduling conversations.
business B1

schedule a demonstration

Learn how to use the business English phrase 'schedule a demonstration' to professionally arrange product trials, software walkthroughs, and client presentations.