What’s the difference between discussion and argument?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: discussion and argument . discussion If you have a discussion with someone, you have a serious conversation with them. After the lecture there was a lively discussion. You say… Read More

What’s the difference between experience and experiment?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: experience and experiment . experience An experience is something that happens to you or something that you do. Moving house can be a stressful experience. If you have experience of something,… Read More

French word of the week: alors

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 'alors'. Read More

What’s the difference between concerto and concert?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: concerto and concert . concerto A concerto is a piece of classical music written for one or more solo instruments and an orchestra. …Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. concert A performance… Read More

French word of the week: premier

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 'premier'. Read More

What’s the difference between complement and compliment?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: complement and compliment . complement Complement can be used as a verb and a noun. If one thing complements another, the two things increase each other’s good qualities… Read More
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