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instructor

инструктор

Meaning of instructor

teaches practical skills

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EN-UK/ən ɪnˈstrʌktə/
EN-US/ən ɪnˈstrʌktɚ/
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instructor with Russian translation

instructor usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Инструктор показал нам, как пользоваться оборудованием.

The instructor showed us how to use the equipment.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Наш инструктор по вождению дал спокойный и понятный совет.

Our driving instructor gave calm, clear advice.

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instructor belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

instructorинструктор
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

instructor synonyms

Related words worth learning together

trainer
Emphasizes practical skill development or physical training (e.g., gym trainer, corporate trainer).
coach
Often used in sports or personal/professional development; emphasizes performance improvement and guidance.
teacher
Broader, often academic role in formal education (school or college) rather than short practical training.
tutor
Usually a private or small-group teacher providing individualized instruction or support.
mentor
A more experienced advisor who provides long-term guidance and career/personal development support.
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🇬🇧en

Emphasizes practical skill development or physical training (e.g., gym trainer, corporate trainer).

B2Often

The company hired a trainer to run the software workshops.

🇬🇧en

Often used in sports or personal/professional development; emphasizes performance improvement and guidance.

B2Very Often

Her coach corrected her running technique.

🇬🇧en

Broader, often academic role in formal education (school or college) rather than short practical training.

B2Very Often

The teacher explained the theory before the lab session.

🇬🇧en

Usually a private or small-group teacher providing individualized instruction or support.

B2Often

She hired a tutor to help with exam preparation.

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mentor

A more experienced advisor who provides long-term guidance and career/personal development support.

B2Often

My mentor helped me plan my career steps.

🇬🇧en

Provides guidance or recommendations, often specialist or academic advice rather than hands-on teaching.

B2Often

The academic adviser suggested which courses to take next semester.

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instructor meaning: what does it mean?

teaches practical skills

instructor pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

instructor is pronounced as /ən ɪnˈstrʌktə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

instructor definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The instructor showed us how to use the equipment. Translation: Инструктор показал нам, как пользоваться оборудованием.

Is instructor part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, instructor (инструктор) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is instructor part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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