B2 verb Neutre

tuition

/tjuːˈɪʃ.ən/

Tuition is the act of teaching or providing instruction, especially to individuals or small groups. In many contexts, it specifically refers to the sum of money charged for instruction at a school, college, or university.

Exemples

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1

I need to find a tutor to give me some extra tuition in mathematics before the final exam.

I need to find a tutor to give me some extra tuition in mathematics before the final exam.

2

The board of governors has proposed a five percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the upcoming year.

The board of governors has proposed a five percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the upcoming year.

3

Getting some one-on-one tuition really helped me get my head around the new software.

Getting some one-on-one tuition really helped me get my head around the new software.

Famille de mots

Nom
tuition
Verb
tutor
Adjectif
tutorial
Apparenté
tutor
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Astuce mémo

Associate the word with 'Tutor'. Tuition is what a Tutor provides and what you pay for their time.

Quiz rapide

Many students rely on scholarships to cover the rising cost of university _______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : tuition

Exemples

1

I need to find a tutor to give me some extra tuition in mathematics before the final exam.

everyday

I need to find a tutor to give me some extra tuition in mathematics before the final exam.

2

The board of governors has proposed a five percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the upcoming year.

formal

The board of governors has proposed a five percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the upcoming year.

3

Getting some one-on-one tuition really helped me get my head around the new software.

informal

Getting some one-on-one tuition really helped me get my head around the new software.

4

The study concludes that intensive small-group tuition is more effective than traditional lecturing for remedial students.

academic

The study concludes that intensive small-group tuition is more effective than traditional lecturing for remedial students.

5

The company offers a generous tuition assistance program for employees seeking an MBA.

business

The company offers a generous tuition assistance program for employees seeking an MBA.

Famille de mots

Nom
tuition
Verb
tutor
Adjectif
tutorial
Apparenté
tutor

Collocations courantes

tuition fees the cost of education
private tuition individualized teaching
receive tuition to be taught by someone
tuition waiver an exemption from paying fees
remedial tuition extra help for students behind in studies

Phrases Courantes

one-to-one tuition

personalized instruction between one teacher and one student

tuition reimbursement

repayment of educational costs by an employer

in-state tuition

lower fees for residents of a specific region or state

Souvent confondu avec

tuition vs intuition

Intuition is the ability to understand something instinctively without conscious reasoning, while tuition is formal instruction or the fee for it.

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Notes d'usage

In British English, 'tuition' frequently refers to the act of teaching itself. In American English, 'tuition' almost exclusively refers to the fees paid for education, with 'tutoring' used for the act of instruction.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often treat 'tuition' as a countable noun (e.g., 'many tuitions'), but it is typically uncountable when referring to the process of instruction.

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Astuce mémo

Associate the word with 'Tutor'. Tuition is what a Tutor provides and what you pay for their time.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'tuitio', meaning 'guarding, protection, or looking after,' reflecting the teacher's role in watching over a student's progress.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable when referring to the act of teaching Used as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'tuition fees' or 'tuition costs'
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Contexte culturel

In many countries like the US and UK, the rising cost of university tuition is a major political and economic issue for young adults.

Quiz rapide

Many students rely on scholarships to cover the rising cost of university _______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : tuition

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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