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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

entertainment B2

double feature

Learn what a double feature is, its history in cinemas, and how to use it in modern entertainment contexts.
business B2

draw attention to

Learn how to use the phrase 'draw attention to' to highlight important details, issues, or trends in a professional setting.
food-cooking B2

drizzle with

Understand the culinary verb phrase 'drizzle with'. See how to describe pouring liquids lightly over food in natural English.
travel B2

duty-free allowance

Understand what a duty-free allowance is, how it limits what items you can bring home, and how to avoid paying extra taxes and fines at customs.
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travel B2

e-gate

Learn what an e-gate is, how it works at passport control, and how to use this automated border control system to speed up your airport travel.
entertainment B2

earworm

Discover the meaning of the word 'earworm', find out how to use it in daily conversations, and explore natural, real-life examples of this common English expression.
business B2

ease of use

Learn how to use 'ease of use' to describe how user-friendly a product, software, or system is in business and technology contexts.
slang B2

echo chamber

Understand the meaning of 'echo chamber,' how it describes online communities, and how to use it in everyday English.
business B2

economic downturn

Learn the meaning of 'economic downturn', see natural business examples, and understand how to use this formal term correctly in professional contexts.
entertainment B2

engage with followers

Discover how to use 'engage with followers' in English. This guide explains its meaning, pronunciation, real-life examples, and common mistakes.
academic B2

enrollment policy

Understand the meaning of enrollment policy in higher education with clear examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises for students.
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business B2

exceed expectations

Discover how to use the formal business phrase 'exceed expectations' to describe outstanding performance in professional environments.
food-cooking B2

eyes are bigger than your stomach

Master the popular idiom 'eyes are bigger than your stomach'. Learn how to describe taking more food than you can actually eat in natural English conversations.
academic B2

fail a course

Learn how to use the phrase 'fail a course' correctly in English. Discover common academic mistakes, examples, and practice exercises.
relationships B2

fall into a routine

Learn the phrase 'fall into a routine' and how it describes habits and patterns in relationships and daily life.
daily-life B2

fall through

Discover the meaning of the phrasal verb 'fall through' and learn how to use it when plans, deals, or arrangements fail to happen or are canceled unexpectedly.
travel B2

fare evasion

Understand the formal term 'fare evasion', its consequences, and how it is used in official travel contexts.
food-cooking B2

farm to table

Understand the culinary term 'farm to table' and learn how it describes fresh, locally sourced food in modern restaurants, markets, and sustainable cooking.
travel B2

fast track

Understand the travel term 'fast track'. Learn how to use it correctly with our real-life airport examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice exercises.
business B2

feasibility study

Learn how to use 'feasibility study' in business planning to describe the analysis of a project's viability.