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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

travel B2

put someone up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'put someone up' to describe hosting a traveler or guest temporarily.
business B2

quality control

Understand the term 'quality control' in business, how it helps maintain strict product standards, and how to use it fluently in professional English conversations.
travel B2

random security check

Learn what a 'random security check' means at the airport, see natural examples, and practice using this essential travel vocabulary phrase correctly.
relationships B2

reconcile differences

Discover the meaning of 'reconcile differences' and learn how to use this phrase to describe resolving conflicts and restoring relationships.
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food-cooking B2

reduce the heat

Learn how to use the cooking expression 'reduce the heat' to adjust stove temperatures like a professional chef.
business B2

redundancy package

Discover what a redundancy package is, when it is offered to employees, and how to discuss corporate severance packages in British and international business English.
relationships B2

reflect on the past

Discover the meaning of 'reflect on the past' and how to use it to describe deep thinking about previous life events.
travel B2

rental agreement

Master the term 'rental agreement' for travel and business. Understand its meaning, formal usage, and key details.
travel B2

rental vehicle

Learn how to use the formal term 'rental vehicle' in travel contexts, including examples, common mistakes, and practice.
relationships B2

request marriage permission

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'request marriage permission' when discussing traditional courtship customs and family blessings in English conversations.
relationships B2

resolve a conflict

Master the phrase 'resolve a conflict' to describe finding solutions to disagreements in personal and professional relationships.
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relationships B2

reunite with an ex

Find out what 'reunite with an ex' means, how to use it in casual conversations, and common mistakes to avoid.
entertainment B2

road movie

Learn what a "road movie" is, see natural examples of this film genre, and understand how to use the term in English conversations.
academic B2

role model

Understand the expression 'role model' to describe inspiring individuals who guide others, and learn how to use it in academic, professional, and personal contexts.
entertainment B2

rough cut

Discover the meaning of 'rough cut' in video editing, how it differs from other cuts, and how to use it in conversation.
technology B2

run a diagnostic

Learn the formal technical term 'run a diagnostic' to describe testing a computer system or software for errors or performance issues.
daily-life B2

run a risk

Understand how to use 'run a risk' to talk about taking chances or facing potential dangers in daily life.
travel B2

run a tab

Understand how 'run a tab' works at bars and hotels, allowing you to pay your bill at the very end.
technology B2

run in the background

Learn what it means when an app or program runs in the background, and how to use this common tech expression in daily life.
business B2

run into difficulties

Understand how to use 'run into difficulties' to describe encountering unexpected obstacles in business projects.