French word of the week: plat
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 noun and adjective 'plat'. Read More
What’s the difference between cupboard, wardrobe and closet?
This week we are looking at some words which are sometimes confused: cupboard, wardrobe and closet. cupboard A cupboard is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and usually shelves inside. The kitchen cupboard is stocked with tins of soup. Read More
Spanish word of the week: contrario
This week's Spanish word of the week is 'contrario'. 'Contrario' is an adjective that means 'opposite; opposing'. Read More
Global Beatles Day
This Saturday 25 June is Global Beatles Day. Yes, that’s right: such a worldwide influence have the Beatles had that a day in the year is devoted to them and their legacy. They were the soundtrack to the lives of many people… Read More
French word of the week: servir
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 'servir'. Read More
Cheers! 4 unforgettable literary wines
Virginia Woolf once said, ‘language is wine upon the lips’, and we are very much inclined to agree. After all, is there a more classic pairing than a good book and a glass of wine? In literature, it seems absolutely not. For centuries, writers have written of gourmet feasts and… Read More
What’s the difference between receipt and recipe?
This week we are looking at two words which are easily confused: receipt and recipe. receipt A receipt is a piece of paper that confirms that money or goods have been received. We’ve got receipts for each thing we’ve bought. recipe A recipe a set of instructions telling… Read More
Spanish word of the week: sombra
This week's Spanish word of the week is 'sombra', a noun meaning 'shadow' or 'shade'. Read More
French word of the week: début
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 noun 'début'. Read More
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