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C1 — Advanced

Expressions for advanced English learners

business C1

quick wins

Discover how 'quick wins' can boost team morale and project momentum. Learn the correct usage of this casual business term with natural real-world examples.
business C1

quid pro quo

Understand the meaning of the Latin phrase 'quid pro quo' in corporate settings, explore natural professional examples, and avoid common usage mistakes.
slang C1

rage farming

Learn the meaning of 'rage farming,' how internet users exploit anger for engagement, and how to use this slang term in natural conversations.
business C1

reconcile accounts

Learn how to use the financial term 'reconcile accounts' in business. Understand how to describe balancing books and matching corporate financial records.
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food-cooking C1

reduce a sauce

Master the culinary term 'reduce a sauce' to describe thickening and intensifying flavors by boiling off liquid.
food-cooking C1

reduce to a glaze

Understand the culinary instruction 'reduce to a glaze'. Learn how to use this formal cooking phrase in recipes and professional kitchens.
daily-life C1

reek of

Discover how to use the casual English expression 'reek of' to describe strong, unpleasant physical smells or situations that seem highly suspicious.
entertainment C1

require suspension of disbelief

Discover what it means when a movie or story 'requires suspension of disbelief' to be enjoyed.
slang C1

revenge bedtime procrastination

Discover the meaning of 'revenge bedtime procrastination,' the modern habit of staying up late to reclaim personal leisure time lost during a busy day.
business C1

return on investment

Learn how to use 'return on investment' (ROI) in business contexts. Understand its meaning, pronunciation, and see real-world examples.
academic C1

rhetorical strategy

Understand 'rhetorical strategy' in academic analysis. Learn how to identify and write about persuasive techniques.
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travel C1

roadside layby

Learn the meaning of "roadside layby," a common British English term for a paved parking area beside a main road, with clear examples and practice.
travel C1

run of the mill

Learn how to use the idiom 'run of the mill' to describe something completely ordinary, average, or unexciting during your travels.
academic C1

salient point

Discover how to use the formal academic phrase 'salient point' to highlight the most important, noticeable, and relevant facts in your essays and presentations.
business C1

salient points

Master the C1 business term 'salient points' to highlight the most important aspects of your professional presentations, reports, and negotiations.
travel C1

sample the local fare

Learn the elegant C1 expression 'sample the local fare' to describe trying regional food and drinks while traveling.
food-cooking C1

satiate your hunger

Learn how to use 'satiate your hunger' to formally describe satisfying a physical appetite or a metaphorical desire.
travel C1

scenic vista

Learn the formal travel term 'scenic vista'. Discover its meaning, correct pronunciation, common learner mistakes, and how to use it in professional travel contexts.
academic C1

scholarly debate

Explore the meaning of 'scholarly debate' in academic discourse. Learn how to write about ongoing academic arguments with natural examples and tips.
food-cooking C1

scrumptious meal

Learn how to use 'scrumptious meal' to casually describe an exceptionally delicious and satisfying dinner or lunch.