course
курс
a set of lessons
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course with Russian translation
course usage examples
He booked an evening course to learn watercolour painting.
Он записался на вечерний курс акварельной живописи.
The community centre runs a six-week course on basic photography.
В центре сообщества проходит шестинедельный курс по базовой фотографии.
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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
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тот же термин — учебный курс, серия занятий; также 'курс' как год обучения (в вузе)
She is taking a course in graphic design this semester.
в контексте вуза часто переводится как 'курс' (первый курс = first year) — тождественно в этом значении
He's in his final year at university.
тренинг/обучение — часто означает организованный курс по развитию навыков; в русском «курс» часто используется для тренингов
Staff must complete safety training every year.
обычно 'занятие' или 'урок'; также группа студентов ('класс') — не всегда совпадает с 'курс'
I have a chemistry class every Monday.
обычно 'программа' — более широкое образование (напр., учебная программа или образовательная программа), может включать несколько курсов
She enrolled in a master's program in engineering.
The module on statistics is compulsory.
обычно 'предмет' — дисциплина как область знаний; не всегда совпадает с конкретным курсом
Her favourite subject at school was literature.
учебная программа/план курса — детальная структура и темы одного курса; часть курсаной документации
The syllabus lists weekly topics and required readings.
What’s the difference
How is course different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does course mean?
a set of lessons
How do you pronounce course?
course is pronounced as /ˈkɔːs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is course 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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