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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

entertainment B2

book a venue

Learn how to use 'book a venue' in English. Find meaning, natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises for this essential event planning phrase.
technology B2

boot up

Learn the meaning of 'boot up' in English. Understand how to use this tech-related phrasal verb correctly in daily conversations.
travel B2

boutique hotel

Discover what a boutique hotel is, why travelers prefer these stylish properties over chain hotels, and how to use this common travel term correctly in English.
business B2

brand awareness

Understand the essential marketing term 'brand awareness'. Learn how to use it in professional contexts with natural examples and clear explanations.
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entertainment B2

break character

Understand what 'break character' means in acting, comedy, and daily life, with examples and common mistakes.
daily-life B2

break in

Master the phrasal verb 'break in' to discuss illegal entry, interrupting conversations, or making new shoes comfortable.
relationships B2

break off

Learn how to use the English phrasal verb 'break off' to describe ending a romantic relationship, engagement, or conversation suddenly, cleanly, and decisively.
daily-life B2

break out

Discover how to use 'break out' to describe sudden events like fires, skin rashes, wars, or escaping from confinement.
daily-life B2

break the news

Learn how to use the English idiom 'break the news' to describe the act of sharing important, often shocking or sad, information with someone with care.
entertainment B2

breakout role

Understand the term breakout role, used to describe an actor's first major successful performance, with examples.
business B2

bring down

Learn how to use 'bring down' in business to talk about reducing costs, prices, or rates, as well as causing a failure or fall from power.
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business B2

bring in

Learn how to use the business phrasal verb 'bring in' to describe introducing new systems, hiring experts, or generating company revenue.
food-cooking B2

bring out the flavor

Discover the meaning of 'bring out the flavor' in English. Learn how to describe enhancing taste with natural examples.
relationships B2

bring someone closer

Discover how 'bring someone closer' is used to describe strengthening emotional connections and bonds in English.
business B2

bring to a close

Learn how to use the formal business expression 'bring to a close' to professionally end meetings, projects, or discussions in a workplace setting.
business B2

bring to light

Learn the idiom 'bring to light' for business contexts. Discover its meaning, see natural examples, avoid common errors, and practice with exercises.
relationships B2

brush someone off

Find out how to use the phrasal verb 'brush someone off' to describe ignoring or dismissing someone in social and romantic contexts.
travel B2

bucket list

Discover how to use the term 'bucket list' to talk about all the amazing travel destinations and life experiences you dream of achieving before you die.
travel B2

budget accommodation

Learn how to talk about cheap places to stay and save money on your trips by using the common travel term "budget accommodation" correctly in English conversations.
entertainment B2

build a brand

Learn how to use 'build a brand' naturally in English. Explore the meaning, pronunciation, realistic examples, and common mistakes in this guide.