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B2 — Upper Intermediate

Expressions for upper-intermediate English learners

daily-life B2

consider the options

Learn how to use the phrase 'consider the options' to talk about weighing choices and making informed decisions in daily life.
academic B2

continuous assessment

Learn how continuous assessment works in modern education, replacing traditional final exams with ongoing grading of coursework and projects.
daily-life B2

contribute to a cause

Find out how to use the phrase 'contribute to a cause' to talk about donating time, money, or effort to help a charity or movement.
daily-life B2

control your emotions

Learn how to use 'control your emotions' to describe managing feelings like anger, sadness, or excitement in daily situations.
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relationships B2

convene a meeting

Learn how to use 'convene a meeting' in formal contexts to bring family, community, or group members together.
daily-life B2

convince someone to stay

Discover how to use 'convince someone to stay' to describe persuading a friend, guest, or employee not to leave.
slang B2

coping mechanism

Learn the meaning of 'coping mechanism,' how it transitioned from psychology to everyday slang, and how to use it to describe stress management.
business B2

core business

Understand 'core business' and how to discuss a company's primary revenue-generating activities.
business B2

corporate identity

Learn what "corporate identity" means, how businesses use it to build their brand, and see real-world examples.
daily-life B2

cost of living

Learn how to discuss the 'cost of living' in English. Understand its exact meaning, see practical real-life examples, and practice using it correctly today.
slang B2

cottagecore aesthetic

Understand 'cottagecore aesthetic,' the popular internet trend celebrating simple, cozy, rural living and traditional crafts.
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entertainment B2

costume drama

Understand the English term 'costume drama'. Learn how to describe historical films and television shows that feature elaborate, era-specific outfits.
daily-life B2

create an impression

Learn how to use 'create an impression' to describe making an impact or influencing how other people perceive you.
academic B2

critical review

Learn how to write and discuss a 'critical review' in formal academic English, including tips on evaluating research papers, literature, and scholarly works.
daily-life B2

criticize someone's work

Learn how to use the phrase 'criticize someone's work' naturally in English. Improve your communication skills with real-life examples and practice.
entertainment B2

crowd-pleaser

Discover what a 'crowd-pleaser' is, how it refers to universally liked entertainment, and how to use it naturally.
relationships B2

cuddle up close

Learn how to use the warm, casual expression 'cuddle up close' to describe cozy, affectionate physical contact with loved ones.
food-cooking B2

culinary arts

Learn the meaning of 'culinary arts', how to use it in professional or formal contexts, and see natural example sentences.
technology B2

curate a feed

Understand what it means to 'curate a feed' on social media and how to manage the content you see online.
entertainment B2

current affairs

Master the formal English term 'current affairs'. Learn how to discuss political, social, and economic news in professional and academic conversations.