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take a course

проходить курс

Meaning of take a course

attend course

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EN-UK/tə teɪk ə ˈkɔːs/
EN-US/tu ˈteɪk ə kɔrs/
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take a course with Russian translation

take a course usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Этим летом я буду проходить курс по базовой алгебре.

I'm going to take a course in basic algebra this summer.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Многие взрослые проходили курс по компьютерным навыкам в местном колледже.

Many adults take a course to learn computer skills at the local college.

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

take a courseпроходить курс
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

take a course synonyms

Related words worth learning together

take a seminar
refers to attending a seminar, a small group discussion-based class; often part of a course
enroll in a course
emphasizes registering or formally joining a course (administrative step)
sign up for a course
informal phrase meaning to register or join a course; casual tone
audit a course
to attend a course informally without receiving credit or grades
take a module
refers to taking a module (a component of a larger course or degree)
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take a seminar

refers to attending a seminar, a small group discussion-based class; often part of a course

B1Often

I'm taking a seminar on contemporary art this term.

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enroll in a course

emphasizes registering or formally joining a course (administrative step)

B1Often

I enrolled in a course on digital marketing last week.

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sign up for a course

informal phrase meaning to register or join a course; casual tone

A2Often

She signed up for a course at the community college.

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audit a course

to attend a course informally without receiving credit or grades

B2Rarely

He audited a course on medieval history because he was interested in the topic.

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take a module

refers to taking a module (a component of a larger course or degree)

B1Rarely

Next term I'll take a module in statistics as part of my degree.

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attend lectures

emphasizes attending lecture sessions specifically rather than the whole course activities

B1Often

Students are expected to attend lectures every week.

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do a workshop

a short, practical session or masterclass focusing on skills rather than a full course

A2Often

They did a weekend workshop on pottery techniques.

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study a subject

broader phrase meaning to learn or study a subject; may include courses but also self-study

A2Very Often

She's studying biology at university this year.

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take a course meaning: what does it mean?

attend course

take a course pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

take a course is pronounced as /tə teɪk ə ˈkɔːs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

I'm going to take a course in basic algebra this summer. Translation: Этим летом я буду проходить курс по базовой алгебре.

Is take a course part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, take a course (проходить курс) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is take a course part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, take a course (проходить 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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