B2 Frequency Dictionary

Words 1–100. Upper-intermediate begins: sophisticated vocabulary for complex ideas and formal contexts.

Words 101–200. Academic English: critical thinking, analysis, and the language of research.

Words 201–300. Business and professional English: negotiations, strategy, and corporate communication.

Words 301–400. Literature, arts, and cultural commentary — English for the intellectually curious.

Words 401–500. Law, politics, and social systems — understanding how English-speaking societies work.

Words 501–600. Science, medicine, and environment — the vocabulary of evidence-based discussion.

Words 601–700. Emotions, psychology, and human behavior — describing the inner world with precision.

Words 701–800. Advanced collocations and idiomatic expressions that native speakers use daily.

Words 801–900. Philosophy, ethics, and abstract reasoning — thinking deeply in English.

Words 901–1000. Media, journalism, and persuasion — understanding and creating compelling arguments.

Words 1001–1100. History, geography, and global awareness — the vocabulary of an educated worldview.

Words 1101–1200. Technology, innovation, and the digital world — staying current in English.

Words 1201–1298. The final B2 stretch: rare but powerful words that complete your upper-intermediate mastery.