Spanish word of the week: oscuro
This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'oscuro', which is an adjective that means 'dark'. Read More
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French word of the week: frapper
Our new 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 verb frapper. Read More
What’s the difference between desert and dessert?
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
This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'antes', which is an adverb that means 'before; first; soon'. Read More
What’s the difference between shadow and shade?
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
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?
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
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?
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