Language Learners

What’s the difference between accept and except?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused: accept and except. accept Accept /əkˈsept/ is a verb. If someone offers you something and you accept it, you agree to take it. I never accept presents from clients. Your old clothes will be gratefully accepted… Read More

French word of the week: laisser

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 'laisser'. Read More

What’s the difference between borrow and lend?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused: borrow and lend. borrow If you borrow something that belongs to someone else, you use it for a period of time and then return it. Could I borrow your car? I borrowed this book from the… Read More

French word of the week: pareil

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 'pareil'. Read More

What’s the difference between ashamed and embarrassed?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused: ashamed and embarrassed. ashamed If you are ashamed, you feel sorry about something you did wrong. He upset Dad, and he feels a bit ashamed. They were ashamed to admit that they had lied. Read More
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