A2 noun Neutro #318 mais comum

course

/kɔːrs/

A series of lessons or lectures on a specific subject, typically leading to a qualification. It can also refer to a specific direction or path that someone or something follows, or one part of a multi-part meal.

Exemplos

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1

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

2

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

3

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
course
Verb
course
Relacionado
coursework
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'racecourse'. It is a path with a start and a finish line, just like an educational course has a beginning and an end.

Quiz rápido

She decided to ____ an online course to learn how to code.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: take

Exemplos

1

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

everyday

I am taking an English course to improve my speaking skills.

2

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

formal

The university requires students to complete this introductory course before graduation.

3

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

informal

I'm thinking about signing up for that photography course you mentioned.

4

The academic course explores the historical developments of the 19th century.

academic

The academic course explores the historical developments of the 19th century.

5

Management has organized a training course on new software for all staff members.

business

Management has organized a training course on new software for all staff members.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
course
Verb
course
Relacionado
coursework

Colocações comuns

take a course to participate in a series of lessons
online course a series of lessons conducted over the internet
main course the primary part of a meal
crash course a short, intensive training session
complete a course to finish all requirements for a set of lessons

Frases Comuns

of course

certainly or naturally

in the course of

during the period of

matter of course

something that is expected as a natural result

Frequentemente confundido com

course vs coarse

Coarse is an adjective meaning rough in texture, while course is a noun meaning a path or series of lessons.

course vs cause

Cause refers to the reason something happens, which sounds slightly similar but has a different vowel sound.

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Notas de uso

When referring to education, use the verbs 'take', 'do', or 'enroll in' with the word course. In the context of food, a 'three-course meal' usually includes an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'make a course' when they mean 'take a course' or 'do a course'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'racecourse'. It is a path with a start and a finish line, just like an educational course has a beginning and an end.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'cursus', meaning 'a running, a race, or a journey'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one course, two courses Commonly followed by 'in' + subject (e.g., a course in biology) Can be used as a compound noun (e.g., golf course, training course)
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Contexto cultural

In the UK, 'course' often refers to the entire degree program, whereas in the US, it usually refers to a single class within a program.

Quiz rápido

She decided to ____ an online course to learn how to code.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: take

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