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B1 — Intermediate

Expressions for intermediate English learners

business B1

customer loyalty

Learn what customer loyalty means in business, how to use it in professional contexts, and see natural example sentences.
travel B1

customs officer

Learn what a 'customs officer' does at international borders and how to confidently talk about your interactions with them during your travels.
food-cooking B1

cut down on sugar

Learn how to use the common English phrase 'cut down on sugar' to talk about healthy eating. Find natural conversational examples, common mistakes, and exercises.
food-cooking B1

dash of pepper

Learn the meaning of 'dash of pepper' and how to use this common culinary expression correctly in your everyday English.
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slang B1

dead serious

Master the expression 'dead serious' to emphasize that you are completely honest, sincere, and not joking at all.
technology B1

dead zone

Find out what a "dead zone" means in technology and how to use this casual, everyday term for physical areas with absolutely no cellular signal or Wi-Fi connection.
slang B1

deal breaker

Learn how to use the term 'deal breaker' to describe an essential factor that causes a negotiation, relationship, or agreement to fail.
business B1

deal with a request

Learn how to use the business phrase 'deal with a request' to talk about handling tasks, client inquiries, or supervisor demands.
daily-life B1

decide on a career

Learn how to use the phrase 'decide on a career' to describe the process of choosing a professional path or job direction.
business B1

decide on a date

Master the business collocation 'decide on a date' to talk about scheduling meetings, events, and deadlines.
business B1

decide the budget

Learn how to use 'decide the budget' in professional settings to discuss allocating and fixing financial limits.
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business B1

decide the next steps

Learn how to use the business phrase 'decide the next steps' to plan future actions and guide project phases in professional meetings.
business B1

delay the payment

Learn how to use 'delay the payment' in professional contexts involving finance, invoices, and transactions.
business B1

delay the decision

Discover how to use 'delay the decision' to talk about postponing choices or resolutions in professional settings.
business B1

delay the project

Understand how to use the phrase 'delay the project' when talking about schedule changes, bottlenecks, and postponements at work.
entertainment B1

deleted scenes

Learn all about 'deleted scenes' in movies and television shows, why directors choose to cut them, and how to use this common entertainment term in conversation.
business B1

deliver a message

Master the phrase 'deliver a message' in professional communication. Learn how to use it correctly with examples and practice.
business B1

deliver on time

Learn how to use 'deliver on time' to talk about meeting deadlines and maintaining reliability in business contexts.
business B1

deliver the goods

Learn the meaning of 'deliver the goods' in business English, with natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes to avoid.
business B1

delivery note

Learn how to use the term 'delivery note' in business English. Find out its meaning, pronunciation, and how to use it in daily workplace conversations.