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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

business B2

hold up

Understand how to use the business-casual phrasal verb 'hold up' to discuss delays, obstacles, and progress.
entertainment B2

host a tournament

Learn how to use 'host a tournament' to describe organizing and running a competitive sporting or gaming event.
travel B2

hotel bellhop

Learn what a hotel bellhop does, how to ask them for assistance with your luggage, and the typical tipping etiquette when staying at a hotel.
business B2

i think we got mixed up

Learn how to use 'I think we got mixed up' to politely point out a mutual misunderstanding or confusion in professional conversations.
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daily-life B2

ill at ease

Master the formal idiom 'ill at ease' to express feelings of discomfort, anxiety, or awkwardness in social situations.
business B2

implement a policy

Master the formal business collocation 'implement a policy' to talk about putting corporate rules and guidelines into action.
business B2

in high demand

Learn how to use the phrase 'in high demand' to describe products, services, or skills that many people want to buy or hire.
daily-life B2

in high spirits

Learn the meaning of 'in high spirits' to describe someone who is exceptionally happy, energetic, and optimistic.
business B2

in hot water

Learn the meaning of the idiom 'in hot water' and how to use it in professional yet casual English conversations.
business B2

in light of recent events

Learn how to use the formal transition 'in light of recent events' to explain business decisions based on new developments.
academic B2

in light of

Master the formal academic phrase 'in light of'. Learn how to use it to draw conclusions from new information, study examples, and practice online.
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academic B2

in-text citation

Master the use of an in-text citation in academic writing. Learn proper formatting rules, common student mistakes to avoid, and view natural examples.
academic B2

intellectual property

Learn how to use 'intellectual property' to describe legal rights protecting creations of the mind, such as inventions, designs, and artistic works.
slang B2

internet famous

Learn what 'internet famous' means. Understand how to describe someone well-known on social media but unrecognized by the general public.
relationships B2

iron out differences

Learn how to use the expression 'iron out differences' to describe resolving conflicts, settling disagreements, and reaching agreements in relationships.
entertainment B2

join the cast

Understand the phrase 'join the cast' and how it is used when actors become part of a movie, play, or TV show.
business B2

keep a close eye on

Learn how to use 'keep a close eye on' in business contexts. Discover how to naturally talk about monitoring projects, budgets, and competitor activities.
business B2

keep a low profile

Understand how to use 'keep a low profile' in business to describe avoiding public attention or staying out of the spotlight.
travel B2

keep an eye out for

Learn how to use the phrase 'keep an eye out for' to describe watching carefully for something or someone while traveling.
business B2

keep at arm's length

Learn how to use 'keep at arm's length' in business to describe maintaining professional distance and avoiding close personal or financial involvement.