B2 noun Neutro

seminar

/ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

A seminar is a small group meeting or class held for the purpose of intensive discussion and study of a specific subject. Unlike a lecture, it typically involves active participation from all attendees under the guidance of a tutor or expert.

Exemplos

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1

I have a two-hour seminar tomorrow morning, so I can't meet for coffee.

I have a two-hour small-group class tomorrow morning, so I can't meet for coffee.

2

The professor invited a guest researcher to lead the advanced research seminar on linguistics.

The professor invited a guest researcher to lead the advanced research discussion group on linguistics.

3

The seminar was actually pretty chill; we just chatted about the book for an hour.

The small class was actually quite relaxed; we just talked about the book for an hour.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
seminar
Adjetivo
seminarial
Relacionado
seminarian
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'seed' (the Latin root 'semen'). A seminar is like a nursery where ideas are planted and grown through discussion.

Quiz rápido

To complete the module, students must actively participate in every weekly ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: seminar

Exemplos

1

I have a two-hour seminar tomorrow morning, so I can't meet for coffee.

everyday

I have a two-hour small-group class tomorrow morning, so I can't meet for coffee.

2

The professor invited a guest researcher to lead the advanced research seminar on linguistics.

formal

The professor invited a guest researcher to lead the advanced research discussion group on linguistics.

3

The seminar was actually pretty chill; we just chatted about the book for an hour.

informal

The small class was actually quite relaxed; we just talked about the book for an hour.

4

Graduate students are required to present their preliminary findings during the weekly departmental seminar.

academic

Graduate students are required to present their initial results during the weekly departmental discussion meeting.

5

Our company is sponsoring a leadership seminar for all middle managers next month to improve team performance.

business

Our company is sponsoring a leadership training session for all middle managers next month to improve team performance.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
seminar
Adjetivo
seminarial
Relacionado
seminarian

Colocações comuns

attend a seminar to go to a seminar
conduct a seminar to lead or organize a seminar
seminar room a room specifically designed for small group teaching
seminar series a sequence of related seminars
intensive seminar a seminar that covers a lot of material in a short time

Frases Comuns

graduate seminar

a seminar specifically for postgraduate students

seminar paper

an essay or report written for a seminar

lead a seminar

to be in charge of the discussion in a seminar

Frequentemente confundido com

seminar vs lecture

A lecture involves one person speaking to a large audience, while a seminar is interactive and involves a small group.

seminar vs webinar

A webinar is a seminar specifically conducted over the internet.

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Notas de uso

Use 'seminar' when referring to educational settings that require interaction. It is commonly used in both university contexts and professional development environments.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'lecture' and 'seminar' interchangeably; remember that you are expected to talk in a seminar, but usually just listen in a lecture.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'seed' (the Latin root 'semen'). A seminar is like a nursery where ideas are planted and grown through discussion.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'seminarium,' meaning a 'breeding ground' or 'plant nursery,' reflecting the growth of ideas.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun often followed by 'on' + subject (e.g., a seminar on ethics) plural: seminars
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Contexto cultural

In Western higher education, seminars are critical for developing students' ability to argue, critique, and present ideas to peers.

Quiz rápido

To complete the module, students must actively participate in every weekly ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: seminar

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

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.

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