Language Learners

French word of the week: jour / journée

This series of weekly blogs takes a closer look at words from our French dictionaries. The words we're focusing on this week are the French nouns 'jour' and 'journée'. Read More

What’s the difference between able and capable?

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: able and capable. able If someone is able to do something, they can do it either because of their knowledge or skill, or because it is possible. He… Read More

Spanish word of the week: venta

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'venta', which is a noun meaning 'sale', Read More

French word of the week: clair

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 'clair'. Read More

What’s the difference between advice and advise?

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: advice and advise. advice Advice is a noun. If you give someone advice, you tell them what you think they should do. Take my advice – don’t… Read More

Spanish word of the week: fuerte

This week's Spanish word of the week is fuerte, which is an adjective meaning 'strong'. Read More

French word of the week: vieux

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 adjective 'vieux'. Read More

What’s the difference between plain and plane?

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: plain and plane. plain As an adjective, plain can mean: that an object, surface, or fabric is made in entirely one colour that has no pattern,… Read More

Spanish word of the week: miedo

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'miedo', which is a noun meaning 'fear'. Read More