Language Learners

French word of the week: son

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 'son'. Read More

What’s the difference between roll and role?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: roll and role. roll A roll is a very small loaf of bread. The soup is served with a roll and butter. A roll of something such as cloth or paper is… Read More

French word of the week: toucher

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 'toucher'. Read More

What’s the difference between quiet and quite?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: quiet and quite. quiet Quiet is an adjective. Someone or something that is quiet makes only a small amount of noise. Bal said in a quiet voice, `I have resigned.’ The… Read More

French word of the week: après

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 'après'. Read More

What’s the difference between industrious and industrial?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: industrious and industrial. industrious An industrious person works very hard. She was industrious and always trying to improve herself. Michael was an intelligent, industrious man. industrial Use industrial to describe things related… Read More
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