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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

travel C1

tray charge

Learn what a tray charge is, how it applies to hotel room service, and how to use this formal travel term correctly.
entertainment C1

tread the boards

Discover the theatrical idiom 'tread the boards' and how it is used to describe performing as an actor on stage.
relationships C1

unarranged introduction

Understand the formal concept of an 'unarranged introduction' and how to use it in discussions about social relationships.
travel C1

underground pedestrian walkway

Understand the term 'underground pedestrian walkway' used in city transit, airports, and urban navigation.
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business C1

undermine confidence

Learn how to use 'undermine confidence' in professional English to describe a loss of trust or belief.
business C1

undermine the authority

Understand how to use 'undermine the authority' in professional and formal English contexts.
business C1

unearned income

Understand the financial and tax implications of unearned income, including dividends, interest, and rent.
relationships C1

unrequited love

Discover the meaning of unrequited love, a classic English expression used to describe one-sided romantic feelings, with natural examples and practical exercises.
travel C1

unwatched luggage rule

Understand the 'unwatched luggage rule' in travel security. Learn how airports and train stations enforce this safety policy.
business C1

value-added tax

Master the use of 'value-added tax' (VAT) in business, understanding its implementation and how to discuss it in professional English.
entertainment C1

viewer discretion

Understand 'viewer discretion', a formal warning used in media to advise audiences about potentially sensitive content.
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food-cooking C1

vintage wine

Learn what 'vintage wine' means, how to use it correctly, and why it refers to a specific year's harvest.
entertainment C1

watercooler show

Discover what a 'watercooler show' is and how to use this term to describe highly popular TV shows that everyone talks about at work or on social media.
travel C1

weary traveler

Discover the meaning of the C1 literary expression 'weary traveler' and learn how to use it to describe tired and exhausted tourists.
travel C1

wine tasting flight

Discover the meaning of a wine tasting flight, how it is served at vineyards and restaurants, and how to order one.
academic C1

with the intention of

Learn how to express purpose using 'with the intention of' in essays and research papers. Includes definitions, examples, and practice exercises.
entertainment C1

wooden acting

Learn what 'wooden acting' means, see natural examples, and understand how to use this common film critique term.
business C1

write off the debt

Master the business English phrase 'write off the debt'. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and how to use it naturally in professional financial conversations.
entertainment C1

yellow journalism

Learn the definition of 'yellow journalism' and how it refers to sensationalized news reporting designed to attract viewers and boost entertainment ratings.
business C1

yield a return

Master the formal financial term 'yield a return' in corporate English. Learn how to describe investments and projects that generate profits or positive results.