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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

business B2

lose track of

Learn how to use the phrase "lose track of" in conversational English. Understand its meaning with natural examples and useful practice activities.
entertainment B2

low-budget film

Discover what a 'low-budget film' is, how to use this neutral term in English, and see real-life conversation examples about independent cinema productions.
academic B2

major in

Learn how to use the academic phrase "major in" to talk about your main field of study at a university. Improve your English speaking skills with real examples.
travel B2

make a stopover

Learn how to use 'make a stopover' to describe breaking up a long journey with a temporary stay.
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daily-life B2

make ends meet

Learn the idiom 'make ends meet' to describe the struggle or effort of earning enough money to pay for basic living expenses.
daily-life B2

make fun of

How to use the casual English phrase 'make fun of'. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and see real conversational examples.
entertainment B2

must-see movie

What does 'must-see movie' mean? Learn how to use this common casual English expression to recommend highly acclaimed and popular films to your friends.
relationships B2

mutual friend

Learn what 'mutual friend' means, how to use it in everyday English conversations, and avoid common mistakes with this B2 relationship vocabulary.
travel B2

off the beaten track

Discover the meaning of the idiom 'off the beaten track', see how to use it to describe remote travel destinations, and learn related expressions.
travel B2

off-peak season

Find out what "off-peak season" means and how to use it. Learn how traveling during quieter times of the year can save you money and stress.
relationships B2

on the rocks

Discover the meaning of the relationship idiom 'on the rocks,' see real-life examples, and practice using it correctly in casual English.
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daily-life B2

on the spur of the moment

Learn how to use 'on the spur of the moment' to describe spontaneous, unplanned decisions in English. Improve your speaking with real examples and practice.
daily-life B2

on the tip of my tongue

Learn how to use the common English idiom "on the tip of my tongue" when you are struggling to remember a specific word or name that you almost know.
daily-life B2

once in a blue moon

Learn how to use the idiom 'once in a blue moon' to talk about rare events and habits in everyday English.
business B2

out of the loop

Learn what 'out of the loop' means and how to use this common business English idiom when you are excluded from key information.
daily-life B2

out of the blue

Master the popular English idiom "out of the blue" to confidently describe events, news, or messages that happen completely by surprise or without warning.
travel B2

peak season

Learn what "peak season" means in English. Discover how to use this common travel term to describe the busiest times of the year for tourism.
academic B2

peer review

Learn the formal academic term 'peer review'. Understand its precise definition, find natural examples, and see how to use it in professional contexts.
daily-life B2

piece of cake

Learn how to use the popular English idiom 'piece of cake' to describe tasks that are incredibly easy to complete.
relationships B2

pop the question

Find out what 'pop the question' means in casual English. Learn how to use this popular relationship idiom naturally with examples and practice.