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What is the difference in meaning of words "to learn" and "to study"? Am I learning or studying English here?

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Shmedfood profile picture ShmedfoodJune 2017

To Learn is to gain knowledge or a skill either by practicing, being taught, or experiencing something.

To Study is to read, memorize facts, attend school, and similar things.

when someone "learns something", they understand it. when someone is "studying something", they are doing things, such as memorizing, to understand or learn something.

In a way, studying is the way or method you try to learn something.

MissAlice profile picture MissAliceApril 2016
I think that you're learning English, the verb "to study" may have a school connotation
  • VitaliyMalyugin profile picture VitaliyMalyuginApril 2016
    so, I can say that at school I study English as a subject and after lessons continue to learn English for improving my language skills? Thanks a lot for your answer, Alice!
oscar_rodr profile picture oscar_rodrJune 2017
По-моему "Study" значит изучать , кроме того "Learn" Вы помните и понимаете то , что вы изучили .
MissAlice profile picture MissAliceApril 2016
Yes, I think so! You're welcome