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Formal expressions for professional contexts

daily-life C1

advocate for change

Learn how to use 'advocate for change' in formal English. Understand its meaning, correct preposition usage, and natural real-life examples.
travel C1

airline alliance

Understand what an airline alliance is, how it affects frequent flyer miles, and how to use the term in professional travel contexts.
travel B2

allergen menu

Understand how to ask for and use an 'allergen menu' to identify safe food options and avoid ingredients like gluten, nuts, or dairy.
daily-life C1

alleviate poverty

Master the formal C1 collocation 'alleviate poverty'. Learn how to describe social programs, economic solutions, and global aid efforts accurately.
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daily-life C1

alter the course of history

Discover the meaning of 'alter the course of history' and learn how to use this advanced C1 English expression in formal discussions and essays.
business C1

amalgamate the assets

Discover the meaning and usage of the formal financial phrase 'amalgamate the assets'. Perfect your business vocabulary with clear examples and practice.
daily-life C1

allude to something

Learn the formal C1 phrasal verb 'allude to something'. Understand how to make indirect references in conversations, essays, and meetings.
business C1

amalgamate the departments

Explore the formal corporate term 'amalgamate the departments'. Learn how to describe organizational restructuring, mergers, and team consolidation.
academic B2

analytical skills

Learn how to use the phrase 'analytical skills' in academic and professional contexts to describe critical thinking and logical evaluation.
daily-life C1

anticipate problems

Master the C1 expression 'anticipate problems' to describe planning ahead and avoiding obstacles in formal and professional English.
daily-life C1

applaud the decision

Learn how to use the formal English expression 'applaud the decision' to express strong approval in professional and public contexts.
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daily-life C1

appraise the situation

Discover how to use 'appraise the situation' to describe evaluating or assessing a state of affairs in advanced formal English.
travel B2

archaeological site

Learn how to use the formal term 'archaeological site' to refer to places where historic artifacts and structures are excavated.
daily-life C1

articulate your thoughts

Learn how to use 'articulate your thoughts' to describe expressing your ideas clearly and effectively in professional, academic, or formal settings.
academic B2

as a consequence

Learn how to use 'as a consequence' in formal writing to describe the direct results of an action, improving your academic vocabulary and essay flow.
daily-life C1

ascribe to a theory

Understand the formal expression 'ascribe to a theory', meaning to support, believe in, or attribute credit to a specific idea or scientific model.
daily-life C1

aspire to greatness

Discover the meaning of 'aspire to greatness' and how to use this formal expression to describe having high ambitions and striving for success.
daily-life C1

assert your rights

Master the formal phrase 'assert your rights' to confidently declare and defend your legal, social, or personal entitlements.
daily-life C1

assess the damage

Learn the formal expression 'assess the damage' to describe evaluating the physical, emotional, or financial impact of a negative event.
daily-life C1

assimilate into a culture

Learn how to use the formal C1 phrase 'assimilate into a culture' correctly in English, with natural examples and useful practice.