Course - translation, pronunciation and examples
course
a set of lessons
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Он записался на вечерний курс акварельной живописи.
В центре сообщества проходит шестинедельный курс по базовой фотографии.
course usage examples
Он записался на вечерний курс акварельной живописи.
He booked an evening course to learn watercolour painting.
В центре сообщества проходит шестинедельный курс по базовой фотографии.
The community centre runs a six-week course on basic photography.
Similar words
general term for an organized set of lessons or studies; also used for an academic year in some contexts
refers to an academic year/level (e.g., first year) rather than a set of lessons
organized instruction to develop skills or knowledge; can be equivalent to a course in practical contexts
often refers to a single lesson, a group of students, or a scheduled meeting rather than a whole course
a structured set of courses or qualifications (often broader than a single course); US spelling common
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course belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
course synonyms
What's the difference between course / year / training / class / program / module
general term for an organized set of lessons or studies; also used for an academic year in some contexts
She is taking a course in graphic design this semester.
Она проходит курс по графическому дизайну в этом семестре.
refers to an academic year/level (e.g., first year) rather than a set of lessons
He's in his final year at university.
Он на последнем курсе университета.
organized instruction to develop skills or knowledge; can be equivalent to a course in practical contexts
Staff must complete safety training every year.
Персонал обязан проходить курс/тренинг по технике безопасности ежегодно.
often refers to a single lesson, a group of students, or a scheduled meeting rather than a whole course
I have a chemistry class every Monday.
У меня занятия по химии каждый понедельник.
a structured set of courses or qualifications (often broader than a single course); US spelling common
She enrolled in a master's program in engineering.
Она поступила в магистерскую программу по инженерии.
a self-contained unit within a course or program; component of a larger course
The module on statistics is compulsory.
Модуль по статистике является обязательным.
an area of study or knowledge (e.g., history, biology) rather than a single course instance
Her favourite subject at school was literature.
Её любимый школьный предмет — литература.
The syllabus lists weekly topics and required readings.
В программе курса перечислены темы по неделям и обязательная литература.
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course with Russian translation
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How to pronounce course and what this word means
course translation: курс. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce course
/ˈkɔːs/
course translation
курс
course examples
He booked an evening course to learn watercolour painting.
course transcription
/ˈkɔːs/, /ˈkɔrs/
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course meaning: what does it mean?
a set of lessons
course pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
course is pronounced as /ˈkɔːs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
course definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He booked an evening course to learn watercolour painting. Translation: Он записался на вечерний курс акварельной живописи.
Is course part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, course (курс) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is course part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, course (курс) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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