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Vocabulary list for 140-159/CEFR B1.

Collocations list for 140-159/CEFR B1.

first published

03/01/2023

last updated

07/03/2026

Linguaskill General Core Skills > Skills for 140-159/CEFR B1 >

Idioms & phrases list for 140-159/CEFR B1.

In this post, you will be given a list of idioms, phrases, and fixed epxpressions to learn and memorise at 140-159/CEFR B1 level. These are special phrases that will help you in the Linguaskill test.

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Prerequisite guides.

Before you start, read the following guide:

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For extra effort...

Study the full list of idioms and phrases in Skills Express.

Vocabulary list for 140-159/CEFR B1.

Collocations list for 140-159/CEFR B1.

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Idioms & phrases list for 140-159/CEFR B1.

Prerequisite guides.

Master these phrases.

For extra effort...