Vocabulary Related to the New Year (a reflective, practical guide for B2–C1 learners) The New Year has always carried a quiet magic. Long before productivity apps and goal trackers, people marked the turning of the year with reflection, hope, and the hope of renewal. Language mirrors this tradition beautifully. English Read more
Idioms Related to Common Sense Common sense is something everyone insists they possess, especially when dishing out advice, yet English is bursting with idioms to express it. Native speakers almost never say “Use common sense” outright. Instead, they reach for vivid, expressive, and often witty phrases that feel far more Read more
In spite of, Despite, However, Although Linking words are the glue that holds good writing together. At B2–C1 level, examiners expect you to show contrast accurately and naturally, especially in essays, reports, and reviews. Four expressions that often cause confusion are in spite of, despite, however, and although. They all express Read more
Other Ways to Say “Excited” in English (B2–C1 Level) Excitement is something everyone feels, whether you are stepping into a new job, setting off on an adventure, meeting someone unforgettable, or anxiously awaiting exam results. But at B2–C1 level, using the word excited on repeat can make your English feel Read more
Hypothetical Language in English: A Complete Guide for CAE Learners (B2–C1) When we talk about situations that aren’t real, might be real, or will never be real, we step into the elegant world of hypothetical language in English. This kind of grammar appears everywhere in the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam Read more
Idioms to Describe Aroma in English Don’t aromas have an intriguing power? A single breath can carry you back to childhood, remind you of someone you miss, or transport you to a place you’ve never been to. For English learners at the B2–C1 level, idioms related to smell are a Read more
Subjunctive and Formal Expressions in English (A Complete Guide for CAE Learners) The subjunctive is one of those fascinating corners of English grammar that many learners hear about but rarely feel confident using. Yet, it appears frequently in formal writing, advanced communication, academic English, and Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) tasks. Read more