B2 adjective Neutro

lecture

/ˈlektʃər/

Relating to or used in a formal talk given to an audience for educational purposes, or the act of delivering such a talk. As an adjective (often attributive), it describes things like rooms, notes, or series associated with university-level teaching.

Exemplos

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I left my lecture notes in the library after the morning session.

I left my notes for the formal talk in the library after the morning session.

2

The visiting professor will give a lecture on sustainable architecture tonight.

The visiting professor will give a formal educational presentation on sustainable architecture tonight.

3

I really don't need a lecture from my brother about my lifestyle choices.

I really don't need a long scolding from my brother about my lifestyle choices.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
lecture
Verb
lecture
Adjetivo
lecturing
Relacionado
lecturer
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Lectern'—the wooden stand where a speaker stands. Both words come from the same Latin root 'lect-', meaning to read.

Quiz rápido

The students gathered in the large ______ hall to hear the professor's opening remarks.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: lecture

Exemplos

1

I left my lecture notes in the library after the morning session.

everyday

I left my notes for the formal talk in the library after the morning session.

2

The visiting professor will give a lecture on sustainable architecture tonight.

formal

The visiting professor will give a formal educational presentation on sustainable architecture tonight.

3

I really don't need a lecture from my brother about my lifestyle choices.

informal

I really don't need a long scolding from my brother about my lifestyle choices.

4

A lecture-based curriculum may be less effective than interactive workshops.

academic

A curriculum centered on formal talks may be less effective than interactive workshops.

5

The CEO delivered a brief lecture regarding the new corporate compliance policies.

business

The CEO gave a short formal talk regarding the new corporate compliance policies.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
lecture
Verb
lecture
Adjetivo
lecturing
Relacionado
lecturer

Colocações comuns

attend a lecture to go to a formal educational talk
give a lecture to deliver a formal educational talk
lecture hall a large room where university talks are held
guest lecture a talk given by someone invited from outside the institution
lecture series a set of related educational talks on a topic

Frases Comuns

give someone a lecture

to scold or criticize someone at length

read someone a lecture

to reprimand someone formally for their behavior

lecture on

to speak formally about a specific topic

Frequentemente confundido com

lecture vs seminar

A lecture is usually a one-way presentation for many people, while a seminar is a small, interactive discussion group.

lecture vs speech

A speech is any formal talk to an audience, whereas a lecture is specifically for educational or instructional purposes.

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Notas de uso

In academic settings, 'lecture' is a neutral term for a teaching method. However, in personal settings, it often carries a negative connotation of being boring, long, or condescending.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the verb 'make' (e.g., 'make a lecture'). The correct verbs are 'give', 'deliver', or 'hold' a lecture.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Lectern'—the wooden stand where a speaker stands. Both words come from the same Latin root 'lect-', meaning to read.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Late Latin 'lectura', which means 'a reading', coming from the Latin verb 'legere' (to read).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun when referring to a specific talk. Used as an attributive noun/adjective to modify other nouns (e.g., lecture theater). As a verb, it is often followed by the preposition 'on' or 'about'.
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Contexto cultural

The lecture is the traditional cornerstone of Western higher education, though many modern universities are shifting toward more 'active learning' models.

Quiz rápido

The students gathered in the large ______ hall to hear the professor's opening remarks.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: lecture

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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