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B1 — Intermediate

Expressions for intermediate English learners

daily-life B1

strike up a friendship

Learn how to use 'strike up a friendship' in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
entertainment B1

subscribe to a channel

Master the phrase 'subscribe to a channel' to talk about following content creators on YouTube, Twitch, or other streaming platforms.
daily-life B1

take a deep breath

Learn how to use 'take a deep breath' to describe breathing in fully or calming down in stressful situations.
daily-life B1

take a day off

Master the expression 'take a day off' to talk about taking a single day of leave from work or study.
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daily-life B1

take a message

Learn how to use the phrase 'take a message' when answering phone calls for someone else. See examples and practice.
daily-life B1

take up a hobby

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'take up a hobby' in English. This guide covers its meaning, natural examples, common errors, and interactive practice.
daily-life B1

take your time

Understand how to use 'take your time' to tell someone there is no need to hurry. Examples, mistakes, and practice included.
relationships B1

talk things over

Discover how to use the expression "talk things over" in English to describe discussing problems, conflicts, or big decisions thoroughly with someone else.
daily-life B1

tell a joke

Master the casual English phrase 'tell a joke' to talk about sharing funny stories in conversation. Learn correct usage, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
daily-life B1

tell a lie

Understand the common collocations 'tell a lie' and 'tell lies' to describe not speaking the truth, and how to use them correctly.
academic B1

think over

Understand 'think over' in academic contexts. See how to use this separable phrasal verb with examples and exercises.
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daily-life B1

throw a party

Learn how to use the English idiom 'throw a party' naturally. Find meanings, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

tight on money

Learn how to use the casual phrase 'tight on money' to describe a strict or limited budget. Get examples, common mistakes, and practice sentences.
daily-life B1

time's up

Learn how to use 'time's up' in everyday English to say that the allowed period for an activity has ended.
travel B1

tourist season

Understand what 'tourist season' means in English, how to use it in travel contexts, and explore natural example sentences.
travel B1

travel insurance

Understand how to talk about travel insurance in English. Explore realistic examples, key collocations, and common mistakes to avoid on your trip.
entertainment B1

tune out

Learn the meaning of 'tune out' in English. Discover how to describe ignoring background noise or distractions in casual conversations.
daily-life B1

unpack your bags

Learn how to use the English phrase 'unpack your bags' naturally to describe settling into your hotel or home after returning from a long trip or vacation.
daily-life B1

value for money

Master the English expression 'value for money'. Understand its meaning, study natural example sentences, and test yourself with practice exercises.
daily-life B1

waste of money

Learn how to use the English phrase 'waste of money' in everyday conversations. Explore natural example sentences, common learner mistakes, and practice exercises.