The book is intended for young adult and adult learners of English as a foreign language who have reached a stable B2 level. It can serve as a resource for self-study to raise their language skills to level C+. It will be appreciated by passionate English lovers and those who are stuck at the “endless” intermediate level.For teachers, the book offers ready-made materials for English courses at levels B2-C1. Individual chapters can be used as “warm-up” activities, feedback, or even complete lessons.In 77 chapters, the book addresses typical problems and mistakes that English learners face, such as tricky words, false friends, homonyms, and more. It contains a detailed analysis of selected topics, practical examples, phonetic transcriptions of British and American English, and idiomatic phrases.It also provides comparative insight into cultural, sociological, historical, and etymological aspects of English.Each chapter begins with a “chalkboard text” for brainstorming and reviewing previously acquired knowledge, and ends with a relevant, thought-provoking quote suitable for discussion, opinion expression, and critical thinking.
