B2 adjective Neutral

tutorial

/tjuːˈtɔːriəl/

Relating to a tutor, tuition, or the instruction of a small group of students. It describes the methods, materials, or sessions used in specialized, personal teaching.

Examples

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1

I need to find a quiet place to look over my tutorial notes before the meeting.

I need to find a quiet place to look over my tutorial notes before the meeting.

2

The department provides comprehensive tutorial support for students struggling with calculus.

The department provides comprehensive tutorial support for students struggling with calculus.

3

Is the tutorial session still happening on Friday, or did they move it?

Is the tutorial session still happening on Friday, or did they move it?

Word Family

Noun
tuition
Verb
tutor
Adverb
tutorially
Adjective
tutorial
Related
tutelage
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Memory Tip

Remember that a 'Tutor' gives 'Tutorial' help. Both words share the same root, emphasizing the personal nature of the teaching.

Quick Quiz

The university's ______ framework is designed to provide one-on-one guidance to every undergraduate.

Correct!

The correct answer is: tutorial

Examples

1

I need to find a quiet place to look over my tutorial notes before the meeting.

everyday

I need to find a quiet place to look over my tutorial notes before the meeting.

2

The department provides comprehensive tutorial support for students struggling with calculus.

formal

The department provides comprehensive tutorial support for students struggling with calculus.

3

Is the tutorial session still happening on Friday, or did they move it?

informal

Is the tutorial session still happening on Friday, or did they move it?

4

The tutorial system at Oxford is designed to encourage independent critical thinking.

academic

The tutorial system at Oxford is designed to encourage independent critical thinking.

5

We are developing new tutorial videos to help clients navigate the updated dashboard.

business

We are developing new tutorial videos to help clients navigate the updated dashboard.

Word Family

Noun
tuition
Verb
tutor
Adverb
tutorially
Adjective
tutorial
Related
tutelage

Common Collocations

tutorial support tutorial support
tutorial group tutorial group
tutorial session tutorial session
tutorial system tutorial system
tutorial assistance tutorial assistance

Common Phrases

tutorial role

tutorial role

tutorial method

tutorial method

tutorial materials

tutorial materials

Often Confused With

tutorial vs tutelary

Tutelary refers to providing protection or acting as a guardian, whereas tutorial refers specifically to teaching and instruction.

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Usage Notes

When used as an adjective, 'tutorial' typically precedes a noun to describe things related to a tutor's instruction. In British English, it is heavily associated with the university teaching style involving very small groups.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the noun form 'tutorial' (a session) when they actually mean the adjective form (instructional). For example, saying 'tutorial help' is more precise than 'tutorial' if you are talking about the type of help.

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Memory Tip

Remember that a 'Tutor' gives 'Tutorial' help. Both words share the same root, emphasizing the personal nature of the teaching.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'tueri', meaning 'to watch, guard, or protect', which later evolved to include the sense of teaching.

Grammar Patterns

Attributive adjective (comes before the noun) No comparative or superlative forms (non-gradable) Can function as a noun in different contexts
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Cultural Context

The 'tutorial system' is a hallmark of elite British universities like Oxford and Cambridge, where students meet weekly with a professor in pairs or trios.

Quick Quiz

The university's ______ framework is designed to provide one-on-one guidance to every undergraduate.

Correct!

The correct answer is: tutorial

Related Words

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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