Language Learners

What’s the difference between look after and look for?

31st Jul 2023

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: look after and look for. look after If you look after someone or something, you do what is necessary to keep them healthy, safe or in good condition. Read More

Spanish word of the week: ojalá

26th Jul 2023

Ojalá is an exclamation meaning 'I hope', 'I wish'; 'if only', and is of Arabic origin. Read More

French word of the week: dans

24th Jul 2023

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 preposition 'dans'. Read More

What’s the difference between beside and besides?

24th Jul 2023

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: beside and besides. beside If one thing is beside another, it is next to it or at the side of it. Beside the shed was a huge tree. I… Read More

Spanish word of the week: parecer

19th Jul 2023

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'parecer', a verb meaning 'to think'. Read More

French word of the week: mal

17th Jul 2023

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 'mal'. Read More

What’s the difference between souvenir and memory?

17th Jul 2023

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: souvenir and memory. souvenir A souvenir /suːvəˈnɪə/ is an object that you buy or keep to remind you of a holiday, place, or event. He kept the spoon as… Read More

Spanish word of the week: importar

12th Jul 2023

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'importar', a verb meaning 'to mind' or 'to matter'. Read More

French word of the week: sauter

10th Jul 2023

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 verb 'sauter'. Read More