How to use "learn about" and "learn of"

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13 years ago
Asked 13 years ago
Suong

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I give you 2 examples:
- When I lived in Japan 2 years ago. I learned a great deal about how to cook Japanese food.
- I learned of Mary's marriage in the newspaper yesterday.

So,
- We use "LEARN ABOUT" when we gain knowledge or information through our experience and effort.
- We use "LEARN OF" when we gain information indirectly or find out something without conscious effort. LEARN OF means to be informed of or to hear of.

Good Luck!
Answered 13 years ago
English Teacher

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