Academic verbs and collocations
Learn precise verbs and fixed phrases such as underpin, corroborate, shed light on and give rise to for essays, reports and discussions.
16 questions · 20 min
C1 Vocabulary Lessons
Topic word lists with meanings and examples, then exercises to help the words stick.
5 lessons
Workplace and career idioms
Learn idioms such as hit the ground running, move the goalposts, call the shots and the glass ceiling to describe working life with nuance.
16 questions · 20 min
The environment and sustainability
Learn precise vocabulary such as mitigate, deplete, carbon sink, tipping point and greenwashing for discussing environmental issues.
16 questions · 20 min
Persuasion and negotiation
Learn phrases such as concede a point, play devil's advocate, drive a hard bargain and meet halfway for debates, meetings and negotiations.
16 questions · 20 min
Technology, data and ethics
Learn words such as ubiquitous, surveillance, anonymise, accountability and transparency to discuss digital technology and its ethical questions.
16 questions · 20 min
Original lessons by Joy English. Levels are suggestions.