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B1 — Intermediate

Expressions for intermediate English learners

daily-life B1

pay rise

Learn the meaning of 'pay rise', how to use it in daily conversation, see examples, and understand the difference between rise and raise in British English.
daily-life B1

pick someone up

Master the common English phrasal verb 'pick someone up' to talk about collecting friends, family, or colleagues in your vehicle and driving them home.
daily-life B1

play sports

Discover how to use the phrase 'play sports' in daily English. Learn the correct collocations, find natural examples, and avoid common grammar mistakes.
daily-life B1

pop in

Master the informal British and Commonwealth English phrase 'pop in'. Learn what it means, how to use it, and practice.
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daily-life B1

pressed for time

Learn how to use 'pressed for time' to explain when you are in a hurry. See clear examples, common errors, and test your knowledge.
daily-life B1

progress steadily

Master the collocation 'progress steadily' with natural examples, practice exercises, and tips to avoid common learner mistakes in daily conversations.
daily-life B1

provide assistance

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'provide assistance' in professional, customer service, or polite contexts.
entertainment B1

put on headphones

Learn how to use the phrase 'put on headphones' correctly in English conversations. Discover meanings, examples, and common mistakes.
daily-life B1

put on weight

Learn how to use 'put on weight' naturally in English. Discover its meaning, common mistakes to avoid, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

quit smoking

Learn how to use 'quit smoking' to describe stopping the habit of smoking cigarettes, along with examples and common errors.
daily-life B1

reach a decision

Learn how to use 'reach a decision' naturally in English. Explore clear definitions, realistic examples, common learner mistakes, and useful practice exercises.
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daily-life B1

reconsider a decision

Learn how to use the formal expression 'reconsider a decision' in English. Find examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

recover from

Master the formal expression 'recover from' to describe returning to normal health or state after an illness, injury, or setback.
daily-life B1

reduce intake of

Understand how to use the formal phrase 'reduce intake of' to talk about consuming less of something like sugar, salt, or caffeine.
entertainment B1

release an album

Learn how to use the collocation 'release an album' to talk about musicians making their music available to the public.
daily-life B1

request another helping

Master the useful expression 'request another helping' to ask for more food politely. Learn the correct usage, meaning, and common learner mistakes in English.
entertainment B1

root for

Learn how to use 'root for' to show support for your favorite sports teams, movie characters, or contestants in English.
daily-life B1

run a fever

Discover how to use 'run a fever' naturally to talk about having a high body temperature when you are sick.
daily-life B1

run a red light

Understand the meaning of 'run a red light' and how to use this common driving expression in English.
daily-life B1

safe and sound

Discover the meaning of 'safe and sound' and how to use this common idiom to describe arriving safely without any harm.