Present tense and time clauses: At B2 level, present tenses (simple, continuous, or perfect) are used in time clauses introduced by when, as soon as, before, after, until, once, and by the time to refer to the future, not will or be going to. The main clause takes a future form, while the time clause remains in the present. Key Rules for B2 Intermediate: * No Future in Time Clauses: Do not use will or be going to directly after time conjunctions. * Correct: I'll call you when I arrive. * Incorrect: I'll call you when I will arrive. * Present Simple: Used for general future events or habits. * Example: I'll wait here until you finish. * Present Perfect: Used to emphasize that the action in the time clause will be completed before the main action. * Example: We'll have dinner after they have arrived. * Present Continuous: Used for actions in progress in the future. * Example: I can ...
B2-level (Upper-Intermediate) English requires mastering natural phrasal verbs, idioms, and collocations to boost fluency. Key phrasal verbs include bring up (raise a child), turn down (reject), come across(find by chance), and put up with(tolerate). Focus on collocations like make an effort and take advantage of. Common B2 Phrasal Verbs: * Break down: To stop functioning (vehicles/machines). * Bring up: To mention a topic or raise a child. * Come across: To find something or meet someone by chance. * Fall out (with): To have an argument and stop being friendly with someone. * Get by: To manage with the money/skills you have. * Get down to: To start doing something seriously. * Look into: To investigate. * Make for: To result in or move towards. * Put up with: To tolerate an unpleasant person or situation. * Run out of: To use all of a supply. * Set up: To start a business or arrange something. * Take after: To resemble a family member. * Turn down: To reject an offer or red...