Language Learners

French word of the week: aucun

This series of weekly blogs takes a closer look at words from our French dictionaries. The word we're focusing on this week is the French word 'aucun'. Read More

What’s the difference between habit and custom?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: habit and custom. habit A habit is something that a person does often or regularly. He had a nervous habit of biting his nails. Try to get out of the habit of… Read More

French word of the week: ainsi

This series of weekly blogs takes a closer look at words from our French dictionaries. The word we're focusing on this week is the French adverb 'ainsi'. Read More

What’s the difference between discussion and argument?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: discussion and argument . discussion If you have a discussion with someone, you have a serious conversation with them. After the lecture there was a lively discussion. You say… Read More

What’s the difference between experience and experiment?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: experience and experiment . experience An experience is something that happens to you or something that you do. Moving house can be a stressful experience. If you have experience of something,… Read More
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