A1 verb Neutral #3,417 most common

teach

/tiːtʃ/

To provide knowledge, instruction, or skills to someone else. It involves explaining a subject or showing a person how to perform a specific action or task.

Examples

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1

I teach my younger brother how to ride a bicycle every weekend.

I show my brother the way to ride a bike on Saturdays and Sundays.

2

The professor will teach advanced mathematics during the spring semester.

The university instructor will give lessons on complex math in the spring.

3

Hey, can you teach me how to use this app?

Can you show me what to do with this mobile application?

Word Family

Noun
teacher
Verb
teach
Adverb
teachably
Adjective
teachable
Related
teaching
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Memory Tip

The TEAcher drinks TEA while they TEACH.

Quick Quiz

My mother is going to ___ me how to drive next month.

Correct!

The correct answer is: teach

Examples

1

I teach my younger brother how to ride a bicycle every weekend.

everyday

I show my brother the way to ride a bike on Saturdays and Sundays.

2

The professor will teach advanced mathematics during the spring semester.

formal

The university instructor will give lessons on complex math in the spring.

3

Hey, can you teach me how to use this app?

informal

Can you show me what to do with this mobile application?

4

Academic institutions aim to teach students how to analyze data effectively.

academic

Schools want to instruct students on how to look at information correctly.

5

The human resources department will teach the new employees the company protocols.

business

The office staff will instruct the new workers on the company rules.

Word Family

Noun
teacher
Verb
teach
Adverb
teachably
Adjective
teachable
Related
teaching

Common Collocations

teach a lesson to give a specific unit of instruction
teach a class to lead a group of students in a course
self-taught learning a skill by oneself without a formal teacher
teach someone a skill to show someone how to do a specific task
teach for a living to have a professional career as an educator

Common Phrases

teach an old dog new tricks

it is difficult to make someone change their long-established habits

those who can, do; those who can't, teach

a critical saying suggesting teachers only have theoretical knowledge

teach someone a lesson

to punish someone so they do not repeat a mistake

Often Confused With

teach vs learn

To teach is to give information; to learn is to receive information.

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Usage Notes

Use 'teach' when the subject is the person giving the knowledge. It is an irregular verb (teach, taught, taught).

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'He learned me English' instead of 'He taught me English.' Always remember that the teacher teaches and the student learns.

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Memory Tip

The TEAcher drinks TEA while they TEACH.

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Word Origin

From the Old English word 'tæcan', which means to show, present, or point out.

Grammar Patterns

Irregular verb: teach (present), taught (past), taught (past participle) Can be followed by two objects: 'teach someone something' Often used with 'how to': 'teach someone how to swim'
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Cultural Context

In many cultures, teaching is considered one of the most respected and vital professions for society.

Quick Quiz

My mother is going to ___ me how to drive next month.

Correct!

The correct answer is: teach

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