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[Junkomama]

Synonyms have nearly the same meaning, but often have the different nuance.
It is difficult for the learnes of a foreign language to learn the difference of the nuance.
Can the following sentence express what the sentences above mean?

"It is difficult for the learners of a foreign language to learn the difference of the nuance of synonyms.

Thank you in advance!
Junkomama

[Mister Micawber]

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Yes. Better is:

It is difficult for learners of a foreign language to distinguish the nuances of synonyms.
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[Junkomama]

Thanks a lot, Mister Micawber!!

Regards,
Junkomama