B1–B2 English Vocabulary: 25 words with examples
B1–B225 words
Move beyond basic descriptions with words for decisions, experiences and discussion. Use these terms to explain reasons and compare choices.
Where you will use it: Work, discussion and independent everyday communication.
B1–B2 English Vocabulary — The word list
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| achieve | To successfully reach a goal.“We achieved our target.” |
| advice | A suggestion about what to do.“Thank you for your advice.” |
| afford | To have enough money for something.“We cannot afford a bigger flat.” |
| approach | A way of dealing with something.“We need a different approach.” |
| benefit | A useful or positive result.“Exercise has many benefits.” |
| challenge | Something difficult that tests your ability.“Learning to drive was a challenge.” |
| consider | To think carefully about something.“Consider all the options.” |
| consequence | A result of an action or event.“Every decision has consequences.” |
| confident | Sure about your ability or an outcome.“I feel confident about the interview.” |
| decision | A choice made after thinking.“It was a difficult decision.” |
| develop | To grow or improve over time.“Reading helps you develop vocabulary.” |
| effort | Energy used to do something.“The project took a lot of effort.” |
| environment | The conditions or surroundings you live in.“We need a quiet working environment.” |
| evidence | Information that supports a claim.“There is no evidence for that claim.” |
| experience | Knowledge gained by doing something.“She has experience in teaching.” |
| improve | To make something better.“My pronunciation is improving.” |
| independent | Able to act without others' help.“He became more independent.” |
| opportunity | A chance to do something useful.“This is a good opportunity to learn.” |
| prevent | To stop something from happening.“Regular checks prevent problems.” |
| reliable | Able to be trusted or depended on.“We need a reliable supplier.” |
| require | To need something.“This job requires patience.” |
| responsibility | A duty to take care of something.“Safety is everyone's responsibility.” |
| solution | A way to solve a problem.“We found a simple solution.” |
| support | To help someone or something.“My friends support my decision.” |
| therefore | For that reason.“The road was closed; therefore, we walked.” |
Useful learning tips
- Learn in small groupsTake five words at a time and review them before adding more.
- Say the examples aloudReading each sentence aloud connects spelling, sound and meaning.
- Write your own sentenceUse each word in a true sentence about your life or work.
How to study this list
Add five or six of these words a day rather than the whole list at once, keep the example sentence on the card, and review them when they come due. WordNest schedules each word across seven growing intervals — same day, then 1, 3, 7, 14, 30 and 60 days — so the list is still with you months later. Read how spaced repetition works if you want the reasoning behind those numbers.
Studying b1–b2 english vocabulary pairs well with our B2 Vocabulary and English collocations, or browse all free English word lists.
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How can I practise B1–B2 English Vocabulary?
Start with five words and say each example aloud. Then recall the word from its meaning and review it over several days.
Where can I use B1–B2 English Vocabulary?
Work, discussion and independent everyday communication.
How many words are in this list?
This list contains 25 English words with definitions and example sentences. It is a starting set, not a complete syllabus.
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