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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

business B2

tie up

Master the business English phrasal verb 'tie up' to confidently describe finalizing deals, limiting financial resources, or being busy with urgent tasks.
business B2

tight schedule

Understand how to use the phrase 'tight schedule' to describe having a very busy day or a project with a strict deadline.
travel B2

toll booth

Master the term 'toll booth' in English. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, common road trip errors, and useful related terms.
food-cooking B2

toss a salad

Learn the correct cooking usage of 'toss a salad' in English. Explore natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
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business B2

touch upon a subject

Learn how to use 'touch upon a subject' in business meetings to mention a topic briefly without going into detail.
travel B2

tour operator

Understand the term 'tour operator' with natural English examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice. Improve your travel business English.
daily-life B2

track down

Learn how to use the useful phrasal verb 'track down' to describe finding a person, place, or object after a long, difficult, or systematic search.
business B2

track record

Discover the meaning of 'track record' in business English. Learn how to describe someone's past performance, achievements, and history of success.
travel B2

travel broadens the mind

Understand the proverb 'travel broadens the mind' and how to use it to express how traveling makes people more open-minded.
travel B2

travel extensively

Master the elegant travel collocation 'travel extensively' to describe broad and frequent travel experiences.
travel B2

travel off-season

Learn how to use 'travel off-season' to talk about budget-friendly trips. Understand its meaning, get real-life examples, common mistakes, and practice tests.
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entertainment B2

trend on social media

Learn how to use the phrase 'trend on social media' naturally in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, real-life examples, and common learner mistakes.
relationships B2

turn to someone

Learn the B2 English phrase 'turn to someone' today. Understand how to express seeking help, advice, or comfort from friends, family, or professionals.
travel B2

unattended luggage

Master the formal travel term 'unattended luggage'. Learn how to spot it in airport announcements and use it correctly in English.
business B2

under the circumstances

Understand how to use the formal business phrase 'under the circumstances' to explain decisions, results, or limitations based on current difficult situations.
business B2

unforeseen circumstances

Learn how to use the formal business phrase 'unforeseen circumstances' to politely explain unexpected events, sudden project delays, or cancellations.
travel B2

unlimited mileage

Understand 'unlimited mileage' for car rentals. Learn how to use it correctly with examples, common errors, and interactive practice.
business B2

up to speed

Discover how to use the casual business idiom 'up to speed' to describe bringing someone or getting yourself fully updated with the latest information.
travel B2

upgrade a room

Learn how to use the English phrase 'upgrade a room' when booking hotels. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises for your next trip.
travel B2

vacancy sign

Learn what a "vacancy sign" is, how to read these signs on classic road trips, and how to use this common hotel vocabulary term naturally in English conversations.