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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

entertainment B2

political thriller

Master the term political thriller. Learn how to describe suspenseful movies and shows about government conspiracies and power struggles.
entertainment B2

post-production phase

Learn what the post-production phase means in filmmaking and how to use this formal industry term correctly in professional contexts.
travel B2

pre-boarding

Discover the meaning of 'pre-boarding', how it is used at airports, and practice with natural examples.
food-cooking B2

pressure cooker

Understand the term 'pressure cooker' in English. Learn how to use it both literally as a kitchen tool and metaphorically for high-stress situations.
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entertainment B2

prime time

Learn what 'prime time' means in broadcasting and how to use it to describe peak hours of media consumption and attention.
travel B2

priority access

Learn how to use 'priority access' to talk about skipping lines, boarding early, and getting special entry privileges while traveling.
travel B2

private en-suite

Learn what 'private en-suite' means when booking accommodations like B&Bs, hostels, or hotels.
business B2

probationary period

Learn what a probationary period is, how it works in professional environments, and how to use this essential human resources term correctly in business English.
academic B2

problem-solving skills

Master the phrase 'problem-solving skills' to describe the ability to find practical solutions to complex issues.
entertainment B2

product placement

Learn what product placement means, how it is used in movies and television shows, and discover natural English examples of this common marketing technique.
entertainment B2

prompt someone

Learn how to use 'prompt someone' in English. Discover its meaning in acting, theater, and daily life with natural examples.
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entertainment B2

prop department

Learn about the 'prop department' in film and theater. Discover its role in managing objects used by actors.
relationships B2

propose marriage

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'propose marriage', which means to formally ask someone to marry you.
entertainment B2

psychological thriller

Learn the meaning of psychological thriller, see how to describe mind-bending films and books, and study natural example sentences.
business B2

put forward a proposal

Master the formal business phrase 'put forward a proposal'. Learn how to use it in meetings, presentations, and written reports.
daily-life B2

put into practice

Learn how to use 'put into practice' to describe turning ideas, plans, or theories into real-world actions.
business B2

put forward a suggestion

Master the business phrase 'put forward a suggestion' to confidently share your ideas in meetings and emails.
food-cooking B2

put on a spread

Discover how to use the idiom 'put on a spread' to describe preparing a large, impressive feast for guests.
food-cooking B2

put on the back burner

Discover the cooking-inspired idiom 'put on the back burner' and learn how to use it to describe delaying or deprioritizing tasks.
business B2

put out a fire

Learn how the idiom 'put out a fire' is used in business to describe solving sudden, urgent problems.