ceylonglish

We say a loaf of bread, (NOT a bread) . Bread is uncountable. She bought a loaf of bread. (Don’t say: She bought a bread). She taught me how to make a loaf of bread. (Don’t say: She taught me how to make a bread).

We say a journey, (NOT a travel). Travel is uncountable. We had a long journey through the mountains. (Don’t say: We had a long travel through the mountains) . We had a long journey by coach from the north to the south of the country. (Don’t say: We had a long travel by coach from the north to the south of the country). I wish you a good journey! (Don’t say: I wish you a good travel!).

We say much/far younger than, (NOT very younger than). He's much/far younger than I am. (Don’t say: He's very younger than I am.) Her husband is much/far older than she is. (Don’t say: Her husband is veryolder than she is). Chinese is much/far more difficult than French.  (Don’t say: Chinese is very more difficult than French).