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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

academic B2

as a consequence

Learn how to use 'as a consequence' in formal writing to describe the direct results of an action, improving your academic vocabulary and essay flow.
daily-life B2

assume responsibility

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'assume responsibility' correctly in everyday, professional, and formal contexts.
business B2

at a premium

Understand the phrase 'at a premium' in business English. Learn how to describe scarce resources and high-value assets with natural examples.
daily-life B2

attach a document

Master the essential computer and email phrase 'attach a document' with natural native examples and common mistakes.
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daily-life B2

attempt to escape

Learn how to use the phrase 'attempt to escape' in natural English conversations, stories, and news reports.
daily-life B2

attract attention

Discover the meaning of 'attract attention' and how to use this common collocation in everyday English.
entertainment B2

award season

Understand the term 'award season', when it happens in the entertainment industry, and how to discuss major ceremonies like the Oscars and Golden Globes.
entertainment B2

award-winning performance

Discover the meaning of 'award-winning performance' and how to describe exceptional acting, singing, or artistic displays in conversational English.
entertainment B2

B-list celebrity

Understand what a 'B-list celebrity' is, how the term differs from A-list, and how to use it in casual English conversations.
academic B2

back up an argument

Learn how to use 'back up an argument' in academic writing and speaking. Explore natural examples, common errors, and practical exercises.
travel B2

backseat driver

Learn the meaning of 'backseat driver' and how to use it to describe someone who gives unwanted advice.
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travel B2

baggage reclaim belt

Understand how to refer to the moving carousel where you pick up your suitcases at the airport.
technology B2

bandwidth limit

Learn the term 'bandwidth limit' and how it refers to both internet data restrictions and human cognitive capacity.
daily-life B2

base on facts

Learn how to use the phrase 'base on facts' to talk about truth, evidence, and logical arguments in English.
food-cooking B2

baste the turkey

Learn the cooking phrase "baste the turkey" to describe pouring pan juices over poultry to keep it moist during roasting.
food-cooking B2

batch cooking

Understand 'batch cooking', its benefits, and how to use it in everyday English conversations.
entertainment B2

be a crowd-pleaser

Learn the meaning of 'be a crowd-pleaser' and how to use this phrase to describe things that are guaranteed to make a large audience happy.
daily-life B2

be in two minds

Master the idiom "be in two minds" to describe indecision in English. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and see real-life examples.
relationships B2

bear a striking resemblance

Discover how to use the formal phrase 'bear a striking resemblance' to describe two people who look incredibly similar.
daily-life B2

beat the traffic

Learn how to use the phrase 'beat the traffic' to describe leaving early to avoid heavy road congestion in daily English.