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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

business B2

go under financially

Learn how to use 'go under' to describe a business or individual going bankrupt or failing financially.
slang B2

goblin mode

Learn what 'goblin mode' means, how to use it in casual English conversations, and see real-life examples of this popular slang term.
food-cooking B2

gourmet ingredients

Learn how to use the phrase 'gourmet ingredients' to describe high-quality, rare, or luxury food items in everyday English conversations about dining and cooking.
travel B2

gratuity included

Master the phrase 'gratuity included' to understand restaurant bills and avoid paying double tips when traveling.
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food-cooking B2

grease the pan

Learn the essential baking term 'grease the pan' to prevent your cakes and breads from sticking.
travel B2

ground speed

Understand 'ground speed' in aviation and travel, with natural examples and clear explanations.
academic B2

group dynamics

Learn what group dynamics means, how it affects teamwork in academic and professional settings, and how to use it in natural English sentences.
travel B2

group excursion

Learn how to use 'group excursion' to describe organized trips. Improve your English travel vocabulary with examples and practice.
relationships B2

grow distant

Learn the meaning of 'grow distant', how to use it in daily English conversations, and see natural examples of relationships drifting apart.
food-cooking B2

half-baked idea

Understand the English idiom 'half-baked idea'. Learn its meaning, casual usage, and how to avoid common mistakes.
relationships B2

harbor feelings for

Learn the meaning of 'harbor feelings for' in English. Explore natural examples, understand common mistakes, and practice with interactive exercises.
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relationships B2

have eyes only for

Learn how to use the romantic expression 'have eyes only for' to describe complete devotion and exclusive attraction to one person.
daily-life B2

have mixed feelings

Understand how to use the common English expression "have mixed feelings" to clearly describe conflicting emotions or indecision about a specific situation.
business B2

headhunter agency

Learn how a "headhunter agency" works to find top talent and how to use this term in a business context.
relationships B2

heal a rift

Learn the meaning of 'heal a rift' and how to use it to describe repairing damaged relationships and bringing people back together.
academic B2

higher education

Learn the meaning of higher education, how it refers to university-level study, and see natural example sentences for academic and daily contexts.
entertainment B2

highest-grossing film

Understand the meaning of 'highest-grossing film' and learn how to use this formal term to discuss box office records and movie industry success in English.
technology B2

hit a paywall

Discover what it means to hit a paywall when reading articles online, how to use this conversational phrase in daily English, and common mistakes to avoid.
travel B2

hit a roadblock

Discover how to use the idiom 'hit a roadblock' to describe encountering sudden obstacles during trips or projects.
relationships B2

hit a rocky patch

Learn how to use 'hit a rocky patch' in English to describe a difficult period in a relationship, with natural examples and pronunciation.