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Neutral expressions for any context

daily-life B1

take a break

Master the common English phrase 'take a break' to talk about pausing your work, studying, or daily activities to rest.
daily-life A2

take a bus

Learn how to use the common English phrase 'take a bus' to talk about public transportation in daily conversations with examples and practice.
daily-life A2

take a shower

Discover how to use "take a shower" correctly in daily English conversations. Learn the difference between American and British variations, plus common learner mistakes.
academic B1

take a test

Learn how to use 'take a test' correctly in English. Discover common mistakes, natural examples, and useful practice exercises for this academic phrase.
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travel A2

take a taxi

Understand how to use the common travel collocation "take a taxi" in English. Learn natural conversation examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

take advantage of

Master the expression 'take advantage of' to describe utilizing opportunities or unfairly exploiting situations in English.
daily-life B2

take after

Learn how to use 'take after' to describe inheriting characteristics, behavior, or appearance from family members.
daily-life B1

take care of

Learn the versatile phrase 'take care of' to talk about looking after people, handling tasks, and solving problems in English.
business B1

take notes

Learn the correct way to use 'take notes' in business meetings, lectures, and professional settings with natural examples.
travel A2

take off

Master the travel phrasal verb 'take off' in English. Learn how to describe planes leaving the ground or departing suddenly with natural examples and key tips.
business B2

take over

Understand how to use the phrasal verb 'take over' in business contexts when assuming control, responsibility, or leadership.
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daily-life B1

take place

Learn how to use 'take place' to talk about scheduled events, meetings, and celebrations. Master this essential B1 English expression with natural examples and practice.
entertainment A2

take photos

Learn the natural English expression 'take photos' to talk about photography. Find common learner mistakes, natural examples, and practice exercises.
relationships B2

take someone for granted

Learn the meaning of 'take someone for granted' to describe when someone's efforts or presence are not appreciated.
daily-life B2

take something for granted

Learn the meaning of 'take something for granted,' see natural examples, and avoid common mistakes when using this common English idiom.
travel C1

take the scenic route

Discover the meaning of 'take the scenic route,' how to use it literally and figuratively in English, and see real-life example sentences.
daily-life C1

take with a grain of salt

Master the C1 idiom 'take with a grain of salt'. Learn how to express skepticism about information or claims in everyday English conversations.
entertainment B1

theme park

Learn the meaning of 'theme park', see natural example sentences, and master how to use this common English term correctly.
business B2

think outside the box

Master the business idiom 'think outside the box'. Learn how to use this phrase to describe creative, unconventional thinking and problem-solving in English.
travel B2

touch down

Master the phrasal verb 'touch down.' Learn how to use it to describe aircraft landing and improve your travel vocabulary.