Intermediate Level: Lexis Band II

A collection of vocabulary terms, phrases, and idiomatic expressions from the Intermediate Level Lexis Band II list, including contextual usage examples.

Lexis Band II

A level of vocabulary where learners have knowledge of at least $3200$ items, including the core items in Bands $I$ and $II$.

on one's own

To do something alone or without help.

at once

Immediately or at the same time.

take part in

To participate or be involved in an activity.

more or less

Approximately or roughly.

Moslem/ Muslim

Alternative spellings for a follower of the religion of Islam.

in my opinion

A phrase used to express a personal point of view.

a birthday present

An example of 'present' used as a noun meaning a gift.

past present and future

Terms referring to the different periods of time.

at present

Used to describe something happening now or currently.

in order to

For the purpose of doing something.

neither nor

A grammatical construction used to link two negative possibilities.

in particular

Especially or specifically.

take place

To happen or occur.

point of view

A particular way of considering or thinking about a matter.

as a result of

Because of something that happened previously.

the rest

The remaining part or what is left over.

in spite of

Regardless of or despite the mentioned circumstances.

on sale

Available to be bought, often at a reduced price.

the state of play

The current situation or status of a particular activity.

the State of Israel

An example of 'state' used as a noun referring to a sovereign political entity.

set up

To organize, arrange, or establish something.

go on strike

To participate in a collective refusal to work as a form of protest.

used to

Refers to something that happened regularly in the past, such as 'We used to live in Eilat.'

be used to

To be accustomed to or familiar with something, for example, 'I'm used to waiting.'

by the way

Used to introduce a new topic or a side note in conversation.

on the way

In the process of traveling to a destination.

in other words

Expressed in a different, often simpler, way.

on the whole

Generally; considering everything overall.

in touch with

In communication or contact with someone.

at work

Engaged in employment or at the location of one's job.

on time

At the correct or scheduled time.

by the time

By the point at which a specific event occurs.