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distance learning

distance learning

Meaning of distance learning

studying remotely

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British English/ˈdɪstəns ˈlɜːnɪŋ/
American English/ˈdɪstəns ˈlɝnɪŋ/
Russian transcription[dʲistənˈt͡sionnəjə əbʊˈt͡ɕenʲɪje]
distance learning
distance learning - дистанционное обучение
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distance learning with Russian translation

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🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я начал дистанционное обучение прошлой осенью, потому что университет перевёл все курсы в онлайн.

I started distance learning last autumn because my university moved all courses online.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Дистанционное обучение позволяет мне учиться из дома и посещать онлайн-лекции вечером.

Distance learning lets me study from home and join live lectures in the evenings.

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distance learning belongs to the topic "Online Learning". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

distance learningдистанционное обучение
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

distance learning synonyms

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What's the difference between distance learning / online learning / e-learning / virtual learning / online course / web-based training

🇬🇧English
distance learning

general term for learning taking place when teacher and learner are physically separated

B2Very Often

Many universities expanded their distance learning programs during the pandemic.

Многие университеты расширили программы дистанционного обучения во время пандемии.

🇬🇧English

learning that specifically uses the internet and online platforms

B2Very Often

She prefers online learning because it fits her schedule.

Она предпочитает онлайн-обучение, потому что оно подходит её расписанию.

🇬🇧English

focuses on electronic technologies and digital content used for learning

B2Often

The company provides e-learning modules for staff onboarding.

Компания предоставляет модули электронного обучения для адаптации сотрудников.

V
🇬🇧English
virtual learning

implies use of virtual environments or platforms (virtual classrooms, simulations)

B2Often

The school set up virtual learning spaces for group projects.

Школа создала виртуальные учебные пространства для групповых проектов.

🇬🇧English

a specific course delivered online; narrower than the general concept of distance learning

B2Very Often

He enrolled in an online course to learn Python.

Он записался на онлайн-курс по изучению Python.

W
🇬🇧English
web-based training

corporate/technical term for training delivered via web platforms (often focused on skills or compliance)

B2Often

All staff must complete the web-based training on data protection.

Всем сотрудникам необходимо пройти веб‑тренинг по защите данных.

C
🇬🇧English
correspondence course

historically refers to courses delivered by post or mail; minimal real-time contact

B2Rarely

Before the internet, she completed a correspondence course in bookkeeping.

До интернета она окончила заочно почтовый курс по бухгалтерскому учёту.

M
🇬🇧English
MOOC

Massive Open Online Course — large-scale, often free or low-cost online courses with open enrollment

B2Often

She completed a MOOC on data science from a leading university.

Она прошла массовый открытый онлайн-курс по Data Science от ведущего университета.

B
🇬🇧English
blended learning

combines online digital media with traditional face-to-face classroom methods; not purely distance

B2Often

The course uses blended learning: weekly seminars plus online assignments.

Курс основан на смешанном обучении: еженедельные семинары и онлайн-задания.

S
🇬🇧English
synchronous learning

learning that happens in real time with live interaction (webinars, live classes)

B2Rarely

Synchronous learning was scheduled twice a week via videoconference.

Синхронное обучение проводилось дважды в неделю по видеоконференции.

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How to pronounce distance learning and what this word means

distance learning translation: дистанционное обучение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce distance learning

/ˈdɪstəns ˈlɜːnɪŋ/

distance learning translation

дистанционное обучение

distance learning examples

I started distance learning last autumn because my university moved all courses online.

distance learning transcription

/ˈdɪstəns ˈlɜːnɪŋ/, /ˈdɪstəns ˈlɝnɪŋ/

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distance learning meaning: what does it mean?

studying remotely

distance learning pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

distance learning is pronounced as /ˈdɪstəns ˈlɜːnɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

distance learning definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I started distance learning last autumn because my university moved all courses online. Translation: Я начал дистанционное обучение прошлой осенью, потому что университет перевёл все курсы в онлайн.

Is distance learning part of Online Learning vocabulary?

Yes, distance learning (дистанционное обучение) can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is distance learning part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, distance learning (дистанционное обучение) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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