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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

food-cooking B2

zesty aroma

Master the expression 'zesty aroma' to describe fresh, lively, and citrus-filled scents in cooking. Learn natural examples and common mistakes.
entertainment B2

A-list celebrity

Learn the meaning of A-list celebrity, how it describes top-tier famous people, and see natural example sentences.
academic B2

academic advisor

Learn what an academic advisor does in college, how to use this term correctly in university contexts, and see natural English example sentences for students.
academic B2

academic probation

Discover what 'academic probation' means in English higher education. Learn how to use it correctly with natural examples and practical exercises.
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academic B2

academic journal

Discover what an academic journal is, how researchers use these peer-reviewed publications, and see natural examples of the term in university contexts.
academic B2

active participation

Understand how to use 'active participation' to describe engaged, hands-on involvement in educational, professional, and collaborative group settings.
relationships B2

add fuel to the fire

Learn how to use the idiom 'add fuel to the fire' to describe making difficult situations or arguments worse.
business B2

address a concern

Learn how to use the formal business English expression 'address a concern' to professionally handle issues and reassure clients or colleagues.
travel B2

adjoining rooms

Understand what "adjoining rooms" are, how they differ from connecting rooms, and how to request these side-by-side options at a hotel on your next family trip.
relationships B2

air dirty laundry

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'air dirty laundry' and discover how to use it to describe sharing private, personal relationship issues in public.
daily-life B2

alive and kicking

Find out what the idiom 'alive and kicking' means. Learn how to use it in daily conversations to show that someone or something is still active and healthy.
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relationships B2

all talk

Discover what 'all talk' means in relationships and everyday life. Learn how to describe someone who makes promises but doesn't follow through.
business B2

allocate a budget

Master the formal business phrase 'allocate a budget' with this guide. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, correct usage, and practice with examples.
business B2

allocate funding

Master the business collocation 'allocate funding' to discuss budget distribution and financial planning in professional environments.
food-cooking B2

artisanal bread

Learn what the term 'artisanal bread' means and how to use this culinary expression to describe high-quality, handcrafted baked goods in daily life.
relationships B2

ask for someone's hand

Learn the formal and traditional meaning of 'ask for someone's hand' in marriage, including examples and common mistakes.
business B2

assess the impact

Learn how to use 'assess the impact' in formal English to describe evaluating the consequences of decisions, changes, or events.
entertainment B2

attend a premiere

Discover the meaning of 'attend a premiere' in English. Learn how to use it with natural examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
academic B2

audit a class

Learn what it means to audit a class at university. Discover how to use this academic English expression with natural examples and practice exercises.
travel B2

authentic taste

Discover how to use 'authentic taste' to describe genuine, traditional food experiences when exploring local cuisines.