Language Learners

What’s the difference between homework and housework?

This week we are looking at two words which are commonly confused because of their similar spellings: homework and housework. homework function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } Homework is work that school pupils are given to do at home. You say that pupils ‘… Read More

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

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 function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } A shadow is a dark shape made on a surface when something stands between a light and the surface. The tree cast… 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 function playAudio(url) { new Audio(url).play(); } A library is a building where books are kept that people can look at or borrow. You… 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