Language Learners

What’s the difference between cloakroom and checkroom?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused: cloakroom and checkroom. cloakroom  In British and American English, a cloakroom is a room where you leave your hat and coat, especially in a place of entertainment. She works as a… Read More

French word of the week: moyen

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 adjective and noun 'moyen'. Read More

Spanish word of the week: quejarse

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'quejarse', a reflexive verb meaning 'to complain'. Read More

What’s the difference between cook and cooker?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused: cook and cooker. cook A cook is a person whose job is to prepare and cook food, especially in someone’s home or in an institution. They had a butler, a cook, and a maid.  You can also… Read More

Spanish word of the week: cuento

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'cuento', a noun meaning 'story'. Read More

French word of the week: sortir

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 'sortir'. Read More

What’s the difference between announcement and advertisement?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused: announcement and advertisement. announcement An announcement is a public statement giving information about something. The government made a public announcement about the progress of the talks. The announcement gave details of… Read More

Spanish word of the week: aconsejar

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'aconsejar', a verb meaning 'to advise' or 'to recommend'. Read More

French word of the week: même

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 'même'. Read More