B2 noun Neutral

seminar

/ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

A seminar is a small group meeting or class held for the purpose of intensive discussion and study of a specific subject. Unlike a lecture, it typically involves active participation from all attendees under the guidance of a tutor or expert.

Ejemplos

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I have a two-hour seminar tomorrow morning, so I can't meet for coffee.

I have a two-hour small-group class tomorrow morning, so I can't meet for coffee.

2

The professor invited a guest researcher to lead the advanced research seminar on linguistics.

The professor invited a guest researcher to lead the advanced research discussion group on linguistics.

3

The seminar was actually pretty chill; we just chatted about the book for an hour.

The small class was actually quite relaxed; we just talked about the book for an hour.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
seminar
Adjetivo
seminarial
Relacionado
seminarian
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'seed' (the Latin root 'semen'). A seminar is like a nursery where ideas are planted and grown through discussion.

Quiz rápido

To complete the module, students must actively participate in every weekly ____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: seminar

Ejemplos

1

I have a two-hour seminar tomorrow morning, so I can't meet for coffee.

everyday

I have a two-hour small-group class tomorrow morning, so I can't meet for coffee.

2

The professor invited a guest researcher to lead the advanced research seminar on linguistics.

formal

The professor invited a guest researcher to lead the advanced research discussion group on linguistics.

3

The seminar was actually pretty chill; we just chatted about the book for an hour.

informal

The small class was actually quite relaxed; we just talked about the book for an hour.

4

Graduate students are required to present their preliminary findings during the weekly departmental seminar.

academic

Graduate students are required to present their initial results during the weekly departmental discussion meeting.

5

Our company is sponsoring a leadership seminar for all middle managers next month to improve team performance.

business

Our company is sponsoring a leadership training session for all middle managers next month to improve team performance.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
seminar
Adjetivo
seminarial
Relacionado
seminarian

Colocaciones comunes

attend a seminar to go to a seminar
conduct a seminar to lead or organize a seminar
seminar room a room specifically designed for small group teaching
seminar series a sequence of related seminars
intensive seminar a seminar that covers a lot of material in a short time

Frases Comunes

graduate seminar

a seminar specifically for postgraduate students

seminar paper

an essay or report written for a seminar

lead a seminar

to be in charge of the discussion in a seminar

Se confunde a menudo con

seminar vs lecture

A lecture involves one person speaking to a large audience, while a seminar is interactive and involves a small group.

seminar vs webinar

A webinar is a seminar specifically conducted over the internet.

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Notas de uso

Use 'seminar' when referring to educational settings that require interaction. It is commonly used in both university contexts and professional development environments.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'lecture' and 'seminar' interchangeably; remember that you are expected to talk in a seminar, but usually just listen in a lecture.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'seed' (the Latin root 'semen'). A seminar is like a nursery where ideas are planted and grown through discussion.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'seminarium,' meaning a 'breeding ground' or 'plant nursery,' reflecting the growth of ideas.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun often followed by 'on' + subject (e.g., a seminar on ethics) plural: seminars
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Contexto cultural

In Western higher education, seminars are critical for developing students' ability to argue, critique, and present ideas to peers.

Quiz rápido

To complete the module, students must actively participate in every weekly ____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: seminar

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