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lesson

lesson

Meaning of lesson

a single class

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EN-UK/ˈlɛsən/
EN-US/ˈlɛsən/
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lesson with Russian translation

lesson usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Сегодняшний урок посвящён глаголам прошедшего времени с примерами.

Today's lesson focuses on past tense verbs with examples.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Урок начинается с короткого задания на аудирование и обсуждения.

The lesson starts with a short listening exercise and a discussion.

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

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

lesson synonyms

Related words worth learning together

class
Can mean the teaching session or the group of students; often refers to a scheduled school period.
unit
A section of a textbook or course, often equivalent to one themed lesson.
lecture
A formal oral presentation, typically at university, usually with limited interaction.
course
A series of lessons on a subject, often over a period of time.
tutorial
A small-group or one-to-one practical session or guided instruction, often interactive.
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🇬🇧en

Can mean the teaching session or the group of students; often refers to a scheduled school period.

A1Very Often

She has class every Monday morning.

🇬🇧en

A section of a textbook or course, often equivalent to one themed lesson.

A1Very Often

Complete unit 3 before the test.

🇬🇧en

A formal oral presentation, typically at university, usually with limited interaction.

B1Often

The professor gave a lecture on modern history.

🇬🇧en

A series of lessons on a subject, often over a period of time.

A2Very Often

I'm taking a course in graphic design this term.

🇬🇧en

A small-group or one-to-one practical session or guided instruction, often interactive.

B1Often

He attended a programming tutorial to fix his code.

🇬🇧en

A practical session emphasizing active participation and skill-building.

B1Often

We went to a weekend photography workshop.

🇬🇧en

An online seminar or workshop delivered over the internet, sometimes interactive.

B1Often

The company held a webinar on remote teamwork.

🇬🇧en

A self-contained part of a course or program, covering a specific topic.

A2Often

This module covers basic grammar.

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How to pronounce lesson and what this word means

lesson means lesson. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce lesson

/ˈlɛsən/

lesson translation

lesson

lesson examples

Today's lesson focuses on past tense verbs with examples.

lesson transcription

/ˈlɛsən/, /ˈlɛsən/

Questions about this word

lesson meaning: what does it mean?

a single class

lesson pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

lesson is pronounced as /ˈlɛsən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Today's lesson focuses on past tense verbs with examples. Translation: Сегодняшний урок посвящён глаголам прошедшего времени с примерами.

Is lesson part of Online Learning vocabulary?

Yes, lesson can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is lesson part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, lesson 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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