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relationships C1

pour oil on troubled waters

Discover how to use the formal idiom 'pour oil on troubled waters' to describe calming a tense conflict.
entertainment B1

practice an instrument

Learn the correct way to use 'practice an instrument' in English. Read natural examples, avoid common mistakes, and test your knowledge with interactive exercises.
food-cooking B1

preheat the oven

Master the kitchen instruction 'preheat the oven'. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and how to use it in recipes.
business B1

prepare a presentation

Master the phrase 'prepare a presentation' with natural business examples, common learner mistakes, and practice exercises.
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entertainment C1

present a character study

Discover how films and plays 'present a character study' by focusing deeply on a single individual's psychology.
academic B2

prerequisite course

Master the term prerequisite course, understand how it applies to university degree paths, and see real-world academic examples.
academic B2

primary source

Master the academic term 'primary source' to refer to original, firsthand documents, artifacts, or evidence created during the specific period under study.
business A2

print a document

Learn how to use the phrase 'print a document' in office and academic environments with examples.
travel B1

priority boarding

What is 'priority boarding' and how do you use it? Learn the definition, see natural examples, and get tips for using this airport term confidently.
travel B2

prohibited goods

Learn the formal travel term 'prohibited goods'. Understand what items are completely banned at borders and how to discuss customs regulations accurately.
business B2

profitable venture

Discover how to use 'profitable venture' to describe a business project, startup, or commercial activity that successfully generates a financial gain.
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business B2

pros and cons

Learn how to use 'pros and cons' in English business conversations to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a decision.
entertainment C1

prove to be a commercial flop

Learn how to use 'prove to be a commercial flop' to describe creative works that fail financially despite high expectations.
business B2

provide an update

Understand how to use 'provide an update' to share the latest progress on a project or task in professional environments.
business B1

provide support

Learn how to use 'provide support' in professional contexts. Includes natural examples, common errors, and practice.
business B1

public relations

Understand the term 'public relations' (PR), its business context, pronunciation, natural examples, and typical mistakes.
entertainment B2

publicity stunt

Learn the meaning of 'publicity stunt'. Discover how businesses and celebrities use planned events to attract media attention and public interest.
travel B1

public transit

Master the term 'public transit' to talk about buses, trains, and subways in English.
business B2

pull it off

Learn how to use the casual business expression 'pull it off' to describe succeeding against the odds in professional and everyday situations.
travel A2

pull out

Understand the travel and driving term 'pull out' to describe vehicles leaving a lane, parking spot, or station safely.