Language Learners

French word of the week: toucher

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 'toucher'. Read More

What’s the difference between quiet and quite?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: quiet and quite. quiet Quiet is an adjective. Someone or something that is quiet makes only a small amount of noise. Bal said in a quiet voice, `I have resigned.’ The… Read More

Spanish word of the week: cuidado

Cuidado is a noun with the basic meaning of 'care'. Read More

French word of the week: après

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 'après'. Read More

What’s the difference between industrious and industrial?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: industrious and industrial. industrious function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } An industrious person works very hard. She was industrious and always trying to improve herself. Michael was an intelligent, industrious man. industrial… Read More

Spanish word of the week: contento

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'contento', which is an adjective meaning 'happy' or 'pleased'. Read More

French word of the week: accord

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 noun 'accord'. Read More

What’s the difference between lucky and happy?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: lucky and happy. lucky You say that someone is lucky when something nice happens to them, or when they always seem to have good luck. The lucky winners were given… Read More

Spanish word of the week: compromiso

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'compromiso', a noun meaning 'engagement' or 'commitment'. Read More