Useful links for language learners
First of all, you'll need a dictionary. I think WordReference is a good one. You can listen to the word (see panel next to dictionary). If you use dropdown, you can even listen to it spoken in Scottish, Irish, etc. You can switch to Collins Dictionary on tab to check your word there as well. The letter n in italics beneath the entries means it is a noun. If you just hover on it, it gives you the definition of a noun. So when you see other options and you aren't sure what they are, hover on them to find out. The compound form just means it is being used in two or more words (like 'English dictionary'). It is worth exploring the page for all the useful stuff it has.
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When it comes down to it, language is just a pile of words. Grammar is the glue that binds them. So the more words you learn, the better. This is a wonderful resource I have just discovered. You can set it (see cogwheel in top right corner) to beginner, intermediate and advanced. It really is great because of the pictures. They look as though they emerge from the 50s. And you can test yourself and practise speaking. Brilliantay!
