Language Learners

What’s the difference between desert and dessert?

12th May 2022

This week we are looking at two words which are commonly confused because of their similar spellings: desert and dessert. desert Desert can be both a noun and a verb. As a noun: A desert is a large area of land where… Read More

Spanish word of the week: antes

11th May 2022

This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'antes', which is an adverb that means 'before; first; soon'. Read More

French word of the week: accès

9th May 2022

Our new series of weekly blogs take a closer look at words from our French dictionaries. The word we're focusing on this week is the French noun accès. Read More

What’s the difference between shadow and shade?

5th May 2022

This week we are looking at two words which are commonly confused: shadow and shade. shadow A shadow is a dark shape made on a surface when something stands between a light and the surface. The tree cast a shadow over the garden. If a place… Read More

Spanish word of the week: probable

4th May 2022

This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'probable'. which is an adjective that means 'likely'. Read More

What’s the difference between a library and bookshop?

28th Apr 2022

This week we are looking at different buildings associated with books: library and bookshop or bookstore. library A library is a building where books are kept that people can look at or borrow. You can borrow the book from your… Read More

Spanish word of the week: saber

27th Apr 2022

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'saber', which is a a verb that means 'to know'. Read More

What’s the difference between cup, mug and glass?

21st Apr 2022

This week we are looking at the different containers that you can drink out of: cup, mug and glass cup A cup is a small, round container, usually with a handle, from which you drink hot drinks such as tea… Read More

Spanish word of the week: pepino

20th Apr 2022

This week’s Spanish word of the week is pepino. Pepino is a noun that means cucumber and you can find how to pronounce it here: Pepino is the Spanish word for cucumber. For example, if you’re shopping at the market, you could say: Dos pepinos, por favor. Two cucumbers,… Read More