A2 noun Neutral #318 más común

course

/kɔːrs/

A series of lessons or lectures on a specific subject, typically leading to a qualification. It can also refer to a specific direction or path that someone or something follows, or one part of a multi-part meal.

Ejemplos

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1

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

2

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

3

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
course
Verb
course
Relacionado
coursework
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'racecourse'. It is a path with a start and a finish line, just like an educational course has a beginning and an end.

Quiz rápido

She decided to ____ an online course to learn how to code.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: take

Ejemplos

1

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

everyday

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

2

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

formal

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

3

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

informal

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

4

The academic course explores the historical developments of the 19th century.

academic

The academic course explores the historical developments of the 19th century.

5

Management has organized a training course on new software for all staff members.

business

Management has organized a training course on new software for all staff members.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
course
Verb
course
Relacionado
coursework

Colocaciones comunes

take a course to participate in a series of lessons
online course a series of lessons conducted over the internet
main course the primary part of a meal
crash course a short, intensive training session
complete a course to finish all requirements for a set of lessons

Frases Comunes

of course

certainly or naturally

in the course of

during the period of

matter of course

something that is expected as a natural result

Se confunde a menudo con

course vs coarse

Coarse is an adjective meaning rough in texture, while course is a noun meaning a path or series of lessons.

course vs cause

Cause refers to the reason something happens, which sounds slightly similar but has a different vowel sound.

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Notas de uso

When referring to education, use the verbs 'take', 'do', or 'enroll in' with the word course. In the context of food, a 'three-course meal' usually includes an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'make a course' when they mean 'take a course' or 'do a course'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'racecourse'. It is a path with a start and a finish line, just like an educational course has a beginning and an end.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'cursus', meaning 'a running, a race, or a journey'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one course, two courses Commonly followed by 'in' + subject (e.g., a course in biology) Can be used as a compound noun (e.g., golf course, training course)
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Contexto cultural

In the UK, 'course' often refers to the entire degree program, whereas in the US, it usually refers to a single class within a program.

Quiz rápido

She decided to ____ an online course to learn how to code.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: take

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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