course
курс
a set of lessons
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| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
course with Russian translation
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.
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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
Related words worth learning together
refers to an academic year/level (e.g., first year) rather than a set of lessons
He's in his final year at university.
organized instruction to develop skills or knowledge; can be equivalent to a course in practical contexts
Staff must complete safety training every year.
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.
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.
The module on statistics is compulsory.
an area of study or knowledge (e.g., history, biology) rather than a single course instance
Her favourite subject at school was literature.
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
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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