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instructor

instructor

Meaning of instructor

teaches practical skills

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British English/ən ɪnˈstrʌktə/
American English/ən ɪnˈstrʌktɚ/
Russian transcription[ɪnstrʊkˈtor]
instructor
instructor - инструктор
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instructor usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Инструктор показал нам, как пользоваться оборудованием.

The instructor showed us how to use the equipment.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Наш инструктор по вождению дал спокойный и понятный совет.

Our driving instructor gave calm, clear advice.

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instructor belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

instructorинструктор
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

instructor synonyms

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What's the difference between instructor / trainer / coach / teacher / tutor / mentor

🇬🇧English
instructor

Primary term for someone who teaches practical skills or runs training sessions.

B2Very Often

The driving instructor taught me how to handle roundabouts.

Инструктор по вождению научил меня правильно проезжать круговые развязки.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes practical skill development or physical training (e.g., gym trainer, corporate trainer).

B2Often

The company hired a trainer to run the software workshops.

Компания наняла тренера для проведения семинаров по программному обеспечению.

🇬🇧English

Often used in sports or personal/professional development; emphasizes performance improvement and guidance.

B2Very Often

Her coach corrected her running technique.

Её тренер исправил технику бега.

🇬🇧English

Broader, often academic role in formal education (school or college) rather than short practical training.

B2Very Often

The teacher explained the theory before the lab session.

Учитель объяснил теорию перед лабораторным занятием.

🇬🇧English

Usually a private or small-group teacher providing individualized instruction or support.

B2Often

She hired a tutor to help with exam preparation.

Она наняла репетитора, чтобы подготовиться к экзаменам.

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🇬🇧English
mentor

A more experienced advisor who provides long-term guidance and career/personal development support.

B2Often

My mentor helped me plan my career steps.

Мой наставник помог мне спланировать карьеру.

🇬🇧English

Provides guidance or recommendations, often specialist or academic advice rather than hands-on teaching.

B2Often

The academic adviser suggested which courses to take next semester.

Академический советник посоветовал, какие курсы взять в следующем семестре.

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instructor translation: инструктор. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce instructor

/ən ɪnˈstrʌktə/

instructor translation

инструктор

instructor examples

The instructor showed us how to use the equipment.

instructor transcription

/ən ɪnˈstrʌktə/, /ən ɪnˈstrʌktɚ/

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instructor meaning: what does it mean?

teaches practical skills

instructor pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

instructor is pronounced as /ən ɪnˈstrʌktə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

The instructor showed us how to use the equipment. Translation: Инструктор показал нам, как пользоваться оборудованием.

Is instructor part of Professions vocabulary?

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Yes, instructor (инструктор) 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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