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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

entertainment B2

rage quit

Learn the exact meaning of 'rage quit', a popular gaming term used when someone quits an activity in anger, and see how to use it in casual English conversations.
entertainment B2

rain on someone's parade

Learn how to use the idiom 'rain on someone's parade' to describe spoiling someone's plans or excitement.
business B2

raise a concern

Learn how to use the professional collocation 'raise a concern' to voice issues, risks, or doubts in business meetings and emails.
business B2

raise an issue

Find out how to use the professional phrase 'raise an issue' to bring problems or concerns to light in workplace discussions.
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entertainment B2

receive rave reviews

Discover the meaning of 'receive rave reviews' and learn how to use this English collocation to describe highly praised movies, plays, and books.
entertainment B2

release a patch

Discover what it means when developers 'release a patch' to update a video game or software application.
academic B2

request an extension

Learn how to formally ask for more time on your academic tasks. Understand 'request an extension' with definitions, examples, and common mistakes.
academic B2

research methodology

Learn how to describe your academic approach using 'research methodology'. Find clear definitions, realistic examples, and common learner mistakes.
academic B2

research proposal

Learn what a research proposal is and how to use this formal academic term. Essential vocabulary for university, college, and graduate school students.
travel B2

restricted items

Discover the meaning of 'restricted items' in travel. Learn how they differ from prohibited goods and how to handle them correctly at airport customs.
academic B2

retake an exam

Understand the meaning of 'retake an exam' in English. Learn how to talk about taking a test again with natural examples and practice.
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food-cooking B2

rich flavor

Learn how to use 'rich flavor' to describe deep, full, and highly satisfying tastes in food, especially those with butter, cream, or cocoa.
travel B2

ride-sharing app

Understand how to use the term 'ride-sharing app' in modern travel contexts. Learn standard collocations and practice.
slang B2

rizz up

Learn how to use 'rizz up' in English conversation. Understand this popular Gen Z slang term for charm and romantic persuasion.
business B2

rock the boat

Learn the meaning of the business idiom 'rock the boat', see natural examples, avoid common mistakes, and practice using it correctly.
travel B2

rollaway bed

Discover what a rollaway bed is, how hotels use them, and how to request an extra bed for your room in English.
travel B2

roof rack

Learn the term 'roof rack' in English. Explore its meaning, pronunciation, usage in travel contexts, and common mistakes.
travel B2

room with a view

Find out what 'room with a view' means and how to use it when booking accommodation. Improve your travel English with examples, common mistakes, and practice.
relationships B2

rub someone the wrong way

Discover what it means to 'rub someone the wrong way' and how to use this common idiom about mild annoyance in everyday English.
business B2

run a pilot program

Learn the business term 'run a pilot program' to describe testing a new project or service on a small scale.