Levels & career tracks
Curso básico · A1–A2
Nivel A1.1 — IdentidadNivel A1.2 — Rutinas y entornoNivel A2.1 — Contando el mundoNivel A2.2 — Comparando y proyectandoIntermedio · B1–B2
Level B1.1 — Connecting experiencesLevel B1.2 — Narrating and describingLevel B2.1 — ArguingLevel B2.2 — NuanceProfesional / Avanzado · C1–C2
Level C1.1 — Precision Current levelLevel C1.2 — Register and discourseLevel C2.1 — StyleLevel C2.2 — Native masteryInglés técnico y especialización
Career Track BusinessCareer Track Economics and FinanceCareer Track Business AdministrationCareer Track Information Systems EngineeringCareer Track Educational SciencesCareer Track Medicine and Health SciencesCareer Track Tourism and HospitalityCareer Track Occupational Health and SafetyCareer Track Legal EnglishAt C1, precision means choosing words that fit the context — knowing when "get" is fine and when you need "obtain." It also means using natural word combinations (collocations) instead of literal translations from Spanish.
Why this matters This lesson connects directly to your progress: it covers informal vs. formal register; more register pairs; common advanced collocations. Mastering this content lets you move forward confidently, and reinforces patterns you'll use again later. Take time to review every example before moving to the assessment — repetition is what actually locks knowledge in long-term.
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The goals of this lesson.
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You already have a wide vocabulary. This lesson teaches register — choosing the right words and collocations for formal versus casual contexts, a skill native speakers apply instinctively.
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Many everyday verbs have a more formal equivalent used in writing, presentations, and professional contexts.
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Continuing to build your sense of when to shift from casual to formal vocabulary.
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These verb + noun combinations are used constantly by fluent speakers — memorizing them as fixed chunks makes your English sound far more natural.
💪 You've completed C1.1! Review this lesson, or continue into C1.2 to keep sharpening your precision.
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Usa las pistas para completar cada palabra en inglés. Sin calificar — repite las veces que quieras.
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The essentials of this lesson, summarized.
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Key terms to remember.
a neutral, informal verb meaning to obtain something
Extremely versatile and common in speech; in formal writing it is usually replaced by a more precise verb like "obtain" or "acquire".
Informal / neutralCollocations: get something done, get hold of, get a hold on
Synonyms: obtain, acquire, receive
a more formal equivalent of 'get', used in professional writing
Signals a formal or written register; sounds unnatural in casual conversation, where "get" is preferred.
FormalCollocations: obtain approval, obtain a copy, obtain permission
Synonyms: acquire, secure, procure
a neutral verb for purchasing something
The everyday, unmarked verb for purchases; contrasts with the more formal "acquire", used for larger or corporate transactions.
NeutralCollocations: buy something, buy in bulk, buy on credit
Synonyms: purchase, pick up, get
a formal equivalent of 'buy', often used for companies or assets
Common in business and legal contexts, especially for mergers and acquisitions; would sound overly formal for everyday shopping.
Formal / businessCollocations: acquire a company, newly acquired, acquire assets
Synonyms: purchase, take over, obtain
an informal way to say 'discuss'
Common in spoken English and casual writing; would be replaced by "address" or "discuss" in a formal report.
InformalCollocations: talk about it, talk about plans, talk about the issue
Synonyms: discuss, go over, bring up
a formal verb meaning to deal with or discuss a topic, especially a problem
Used in professional and academic contexts to sound more deliberate and formal than "talk about".
FormalCollocations: address the issue, address concerns, fail to address
Synonyms: tackle, deal with, discuss
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Tap the words in the correct order to form the sentence. Ungraded — repeat as many times as you like.
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Tap the correct verb form to complete each sentence. The other options are conjugations from other tenses — on purpose, so you learn to tell them apart.
Pose threat
Make
Reach decision
Strike balance
Find
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Listen to the full dialogue with the speaker buttons first, then fill in the missing words from this lesson's real conversation. Ungraded — repeat as many times as you like.
Can you review this email I send it to the
Sure, but 'we gotta talk' sounds too — try 'we to discuss this'.
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You need at least 80% to unlock the next lesson. You can retake it as many times as you want — your best score is saved.
1. Which option matches: "Reach a decision"?
2. What does this mean: "Make better"?
3. "Set a precedent" — which one is correct?
4. Which option matches: "Have a profound impact"?
5. What does this mean: "Pose a threat"?
6. What does this mean: "Play a role"?
7. "Find out" — which one is correct?
8. Choose the equivalent of: "Buy"
9. Which option matches: "Draw a conclusion"?
10. "Exercise caution" — which one is correct?
Review — Lesson 52 What matches: "Walking down the street, I saw an old friend."?
Review — Lesson 52 What matches: "Working from home, employees save time on commuting."?
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You now match your vocabulary to formal or casual contexts. Next lesson: ellipsis and substitution, for avoiding repetition elegantly.
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Practice this lesson's vocabulary with a word search and flashcards. Ungraded — play as many times as you like.
Tap the first and last letter of a hidden word to find it. Los términos de varias palabras van sin espacios en el tablero (ej. "give up" aparece como GIVEUP).
Elige la respuesta correcta. Si aciertas, la tarjeta queda lista por hoy; si fallas, vuelve a aparecer pronto para reforzarla. Tu progreso se guarda en este dispositivo.