Language Learners

French word of the week: assez

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 'assez'. Read More

What’s the difference between floor and ground?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: floor and ground. floor The floor of a room is the flat part you walk on. The book fell to the floor. They were sitting on the floor. A floor of… Read More

Spanish word of the week: aunque

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'aunque' , a commonly used linking word meaning 'although', or 'though'. Read More

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 function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } A habit is something that a person does often or regularly. He had a nervous habit of biting his nails. Read More

Spanish word of the week: alma

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'alma', which is a noun meaning 'soul'. 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

Spanish word of the week: rato

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'rato', a noun meaning 'time' or 'while'. 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 function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } If you have a discussion with someone, you have a serious conversation with them. After the lecture… Read More