noun · B2 · Often · both

mentoring

наставничество

Meaning of mentoring

guidance from experienced person

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EN-UK/ˈmɛntərɪŋ/
EN-US/ə ˈmɛntərɪŋ/
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mentoring with Russian translation

mentoring usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Наставничество помогло ему обрести уверенность на работе.

Mentoring helped him gain confidence at work.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Компания предлагает наставничество для новых сотрудников.

The company offers mentoring for new employees.

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mentoring belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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

mentoring synonyms

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coaching
Focused on improving specific skills or performance, often goal-oriented and shorter-term than mentoring.
training
Structured instruction to learn specific skills or procedures; often formal and programmatic rather than personal guidance.
tutoring
One-to-one or small-group instruction focused on academic subjects or learning specific material.
apprenticeship
Work-based training where a learner works under a skilled practitioner, often formally structured with a trade or craft focus.
guidance
General advice or direction offered to help someone make decisions or find a path; broader and less personal than mentoring.
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Focused on improving specific skills or performance, often goal-oriented and shorter-term than mentoring.

B2Very Often

He received coaching to improve his presentation skills before the big pitch.

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Structured instruction to learn specific skills or procedures; often formal and programmatic rather than personal guidance.

B2Very Often

New staff attend training sessions on company systems.

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tutoring

One-to-one or small-group instruction focused on academic subjects or learning specific material.

B2Often

She hired a tutor for maths to improve her grades.

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apprenticeship

Work-based training where a learner works under a skilled practitioner, often formally structured with a trade or craft focus.

B2Often

He began an apprenticeship to become an electrician.

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guidance

General advice or direction offered to help someone make decisions or find a path; broader and less personal than mentoring.

B2Very Often

The careers office provides guidance on job applications.

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supervision

Oversight of someone's work or activities, emphasizing responsibility, control and compliance rather than developmental support.

B2Very Often

Her supervision includes approving reports and monitoring team performance.

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career development

An umbrella term for activities and programs that support career growth (training, mentoring, planning), broader than mentoring alone.

B2Often

The HR department offers career development workshops and mentoring opportunities.

🇬🇧en

Activities intended to improve professional skills and competencies (courses, workshops, mentoring); broader and more programmatic.

B2Very Often

Teachers attend professional development days to learn new methods.

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mentoring meaning: what does it mean?

guidance from experienced person

mentoring pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Mentoring helped him gain confidence at work. Translation: Наставничество помогло ему обрести уверенность на работе.

Is mentoring part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, mentoring (наставничество) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is mentoring part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, mentoring (наставничество) 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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