B2 verb ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
tuition
Verb
tutor
形容詞
tutorial
関連
tutor
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: tuition

例文

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.

語族

名詞
tuition
Verb
tutor
形容詞
tutorial
関連
tutor

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: tuition

関連単語

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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