B2 IDIOMS FLASHCARD SET 1

B2 IDIOMS FLASHCARD SET — Empire English Online The visual shortcut to upper-intermediate idiomatic fluency

By B2 level, learners are ready to move beyond functional language and into the expressive, figurative territory where idioms truly define natural English. This set takes the same proven flashcard approach as our B1 release — every idiom anchored in a vivid, memorable scene — and applies it to the more nuanced situations B2 learners actually encounter: navigating workplaces, making difficult decisions, handling setbacks, expressing opinions, and holding sophisticated real-world conversations.

Every card is set in a recognisably British context, from London Underground platforms and Oxbridge libraries to country estates, professional boardrooms, and rain-soaked riverside piers. Each card presents a single idiom 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 idiom highlighted 🎨 An original illustration featuring the Empire English lion mascot in an authentic British setting 🇬🇧 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 idioms covered Bite the Bullet · Cost an Arm and a Leg · Get Cold Feet · Pull Someone's Leg · Turn a Blind Eye · Have Butterflies in Your Stomach · Let the Cat Out of the Bag · Hold Your Horses · Take the Bull by the Horns · Wouldn't Hurt a Fly · Miss the Boat · At the Drop of a Hat · In the Nick of Time · Once in a Blue Moon · Sit on the Fence · Be in Two Minds · Jump to Conclusions · Hit the Nail on the Head · Burn the Midnight Oil · Cut Corners · Get the Ball Rolling · Bite Off More Than You Can Chew · Break the Ice · Give Someone the Cold Shoulder · See Eye to Eye · Rub Someone Up the Wrong Way · Ring a Bell · On the Tip of Your Tongue · Learn the Ropes · Back to Square One

Carefully selected to reflect the most useful and frequently encountered idioms at B2 level — covering body language, animals, time and opportunity, thinking and opinion, work and effort, social situations, and knowledge and memory, with each card placing the target language in context learners will immediately recognise.

Who is this for? ✅ B2 / Upper-Intermediate English learners — a clear, visually engaging reference that makes idiomatic vocabulary stick, 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 exam candidates — idioms are tested at every Cambridge level; this set covers the core B2 / First vocabulary that appears most frequently in reading, listening, and use of English tasks ✅ 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

About the publisher Empire English Online is a UK-based educational publisher specialising in Cambridge exam preparation and CEFR-aligned English language materials. Opening the door to the world. empireenglishonline.uk

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