If you know these 75 words and phrases, your English is OUTSTANDING.

About this video

This lesson is a comprehensive vocabulary masterclass hosted by Lucy, who presents 75 carefully selected words and phrases across two main sections: 15 common expressions (like "in hindsight," "will do," "more or less") and 15 standalone vocabulary words (such as "frothy," "peruse," "berserk"). Each item is introduced with a real-world sentence or dialogue, explained clearly with British English pronunciation guidance, and often tested with quick fill-in-the-blank quizzes to reinforce learning. Concrete moments include Lucy discussing her daily use of "will do," explaining the British spelling of "spilt," and sharing her struggle with "doom scrolling" before bed.

This video is excellent for shadowing because Lucy speaks at a measured, conversational pace with clear articulation and British pronunciation that aids listening comprehension. She pauses strategically after each new phrase, giving you natural time to repeat, and her explanations use simple English to define more advanced terms—perfect for building confidence while learning. The lesson is highly structured, with visual gaps to fill and immediate answers, which makes it easy to follow along and stay engaged.

This suits B1 learners who are ready to move beyond basics into more natural, sophisticated expressions. You'll gain immediate practical phrases you can use in daily conversation (like reassuring someone with "no harm done" or softening opinions with "for what it's worth"), while also learning formal or less common words ("inculcate," "antithetical") that appear in written English and higher-level speech. The combination of idioms, phrasal verb foundations, and formal vocabulary gives you a well-rounded upgrade to your active English.

Idioms & expressions

in hindsight — looking back at a situation and understanding it better now than at the time it happened.

will do — a short, casual way to say you will complete a task or take care of something.

knows what's what — understands the important facts or is very knowledgeable about a particular subject.

more or less — approximately; almost; used to soften a reply when something isn't quite ready.

here and there — happening randomly or irregularly; scattered in various places without a fixed pattern.

give or take — approximately; plus or minus a small amount (especially for time or measurements).

out of the question — absolutely not; a firm refusal with no room for debate or negotiation.

speaking of which — a transition phrase to smoothly change topic or add to a topic when something reminds you of a related point.

don't get me wrong — a phrase used before saying something that might be misunderstood or sound negative; used to soften potentially controversial statements.

so far, so good — a cautiously optimistic way of saying things are going well at the moment, though more may happen.

for what it's worth — a humble way to share an opinion on a matter, often used when unsure if the opinion is relevant or useful.

a bit much — politely saying something was over the top, unreasonable, or went too far.

a fair bit — quite a lot (British expression for understating the amount of something).

no harm done — a reassuring phrase meaning everything is fine and an action hasn't caused serious damage or worry.

how come — a friendly, casual way of asking why; softer and more relaxed than the direct word "why."

bounce back — to recover quickly from setbacks or difficulties.

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