What’s the difference between desert and dessert?

12th May 2022

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

11th May 2022

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?

5th May 2022

This week we are looking at two words which are commonly confused: shadow and shade. shadow A shadow is a dark shape made on a surface when something stands between a light and the surface. The tree cast a shadow over the garden. If a place… Read More

Spanish word of the week: probable

4th May 2022

This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'probable'. which is an adjective that means 'likely'. Read More

National Gardening Week

2nd May 2022

In an English country ga-a-a-rden What’s the most popular UK hobby? Why, gardening, of course. An estimated twenty-seven million people in a population of sixty-seven million plus indulge in it in some shape or form. During recent lockdowns, many people confined to home developed an interest in their gardens for… Read More

11 essential words for aspiring astronomers

29th Apr 2022

Star light, star bright, will you be searching the skies tonight? Whether you’re trying to spot the latest celestial event or you’re a dedicated stargazer, there’s a whole galaxy out there if you just look up. We’ve compiled a blog of essential words for aspiring astronomers, let us know @CollinsDict… Read More

What’s the difference between a library and bookshop?

28th Apr 2022

This week we are looking at different buildings associated with books: library and bookshop or bookstore. library A library is a building where books are kept that people can look at or borrow. You can borrow the book from your… Read More

Spanish word of the week: saber

27th Apr 2022

This week's Spanish word of the week is 'saber', which is a a verb that means 'to know'. Read More

Earth Day 2022: the evolving language of sustainability

22nd Apr 2022

Earth Day 2022 is taking place on 22nd April 2022 (we love that symmetry) and this year, the theme is all about how we invest in our planet. This annual event focuses on how we can develop greener futures by changing our business and political climate to address the… Read More