B2 PHRASAL VERBS FLASHCARD SET 1

B2 PHRASAL VERBS FLASHCARD SET — Empire English Online

The next step toward fluent, professional English

At B2 level, learners are no longer building basic vocabulary — they are learning to express themselves with nuance, navigate complex situations, and communicate with the confidence of an advanced speaker. This flashcard set is designed to meet them at exactly that moment: the transition from competent English user to genuinely fluent communicator.

Each card takes a high-frequency B2 phrasal verb and anchors it in a vivid, authentic scene — boardrooms, London streets, busy offices, doctors' consulting rooms, and the everyday challenges of professional and social life. Featuring Winston, the Empire English Online lion mascot, now stepping confidently into his three-piece suit, the imagery itself reflects the maturation the learner is undergoing: more sophisticated contexts, weightier situations, and the language to handle them.

Each card presents a single phrasal verb with a clear, learner-friendly definition and a natural example sentence, making them ideal for self-study, classroom display, or as digital content for teachers building their own materials.

Designed and authored by S J Macartney under the Empire English Online imprint, the set follows the same rigorous Cambridge-informed editorial standards applied across the full EEO publishing catalogue.

What's included

📁 31 high-resolution PNG files — cover image plus all 30 cards, numbered and named for immediate use 📖 A clear, concise definition on every card — learner-appropriate, jargon-free ✏️ A natural example sentence with the target verb highlighted 🎨 An original illustration featuring the Empire English lion mascot in authentic British professional settings 🇬🇧 British English throughout — vocabulary, spelling, and cultural references consistent with the Cambridge examination tradition 🖨️ Portrait format optimised for both digital display and print — works as classroom posters, device wallpapers, or lesson slides

All 30 phrasal verbs covered

Take over · Hand over · Carry out · Bring about · Put forward · Get across · Speak up · Stand out · Come across · Come up with · Figure out · Look into · Work through · Go over · Rule out · Fall behind · Wear out · Hold back · Put up with · Keep up with · Turn out · Miss out on · Get away with · Make up for · Look down on · Phase out · Do away with · Set aside · Run into · Set off

Carefully selected to reflect the most useful and frequently encountered phrasal verbs at B2 level — covering leadership and responsibility, communication and persuasion, problem-solving, professional challenges, and the complex outcomes of everyday decisions.

The set also includes new B2-level meanings for verbs introduced at lower levels. Come across, for example, means to find unexpectedly at B1 — at B2, it takes on the more nuanced sense of to seem or appear in a particular way, reflecting the way English speakers genuinely use the same phrasal verb across different contexts.

Who is this for?

✅ B2 / Upper-Intermediate English learners — a clear, visually engaging reference that brings sophisticated vocabulary to life, whether studying independently or as part of a course

✅ ESL / EFL teachers — ready-made visual aids for classroom display, vocabulary revision, and conversation starters, with no preparation required

✅ Cambridge B2 First (FCE) candidates — phrasal verbs are heavily tested in the Reading and Use of English paper; this set covers the core B2 vocabulary that appears most frequently in exam tasks

✅ Business English students — every card is set in an authentic professional context, making this an ideal companion for learners preparing for workplace English, job interviews, or international careers

✅ Online tutors and content creators — high-resolution files designed for digital sharing, ideal for social media posts, online lessons, and student handouts

✅ Language schools and institutions — a cost-effective, professionally produced resource that complements any B2-level curriculum

Part of a growing series

This B2 set joins the existing A2 and B1 Phrasal Verb collections from Empire English Online, giving learners a coherent visual progression across CEFR levels. The same lion mascot, Winston, accompanies the learner from elementary daily routines through to the professional contexts of upper-intermediate English — a visual cue for the journey from beginner to confident speaker.

About the publisher

Empire English Online is a UK-based educational publisher specialising in Cambridge exam preparation and CEFR-aligned English language materials.

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