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lesson

lesson

Meaning of lesson

a single class

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British English/ˈlɛsən/
American English/ˈlɛsən/
Russian transcription[uˈrok]
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lesson with Russian translation

lesson usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Сегодняшний урок посвящён глаголам прошедшего времени с примерами.

Today's lesson focuses on past tense verbs with examples.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Урок начинается с короткого задания на аудирование и обсуждения.

The lesson starts with a short listening exercise and a discussion.

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

lessonурок
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

lesson synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between lesson / class / unit / lecture / course / tutorial

🇬🇧English
lesson

The core word for a single teaching session, used broadly for school or language classes.

A1Very Often

I have a lesson at 10 o'clock.

У меня урок в 10 часов.

🇬🇧English

Can mean the teaching session or the group of students; often refers to a scheduled school period.

A1Very Often

She has class every Monday morning.

У неё занятия (класс/урок) каждое утро понедельника.

🇬🇧English

A section of a textbook or course, often equivalent to one themed lesson.

A1Very Often

Complete unit 3 before the test.

Заверши раздел 3 до теста.

🇬🇧English

A formal oral presentation, typically at university, usually with limited interaction.

B1Often

The professor gave a lecture on modern history.

Профессор прочитал лекцию по современной истории.

🇬🇧English

A series of lessons on a subject, often over a period of time.

A2Very Often

I'm taking a course in graphic design this term.

Я прохожу курс по графическому дизайну в этом семестре.

🇬🇧English

A small-group or one-to-one practical session or guided instruction, often interactive.

B1Often

He attended a programming tutorial to fix his code.

Он посетил практическое занятие по программированию, чтобы исправить код.

🇬🇧English

A practical session emphasizing active participation and skill-building.

B1Often

We went to a weekend photography workshop.

Мы ходили на уикенд‑мастерскую по фотографии.

🇬🇧English

An online seminar or workshop delivered over the internet, sometimes interactive.

B1Often

The company held a webinar on remote teamwork.

Компания провела вебинар по удалённой командной работе.

🇬🇧English

A self-contained part of a course or program, covering a specific topic.

A2Often

This module covers basic grammar.

Этот модуль охватывает базовую грамматику.

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How to pronounce lesson and what this word means

lesson translation: урок. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce lesson

/ˈlɛsən/

lesson translation

урок

lesson examples

Today's lesson focuses on past tense verbs with examples.

lesson transcription

/ˈlɛsən/, /ˈlɛsən/

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Questions about this word

lesson meaning: what does it mean?

a single class

lesson pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

lesson is pronounced as /ˈlɛsən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Today's lesson focuses on past tense verbs with examples. Translation: Сегодняшний урок посвящён глаголам прошедшего времени с примерами.

Is lesson part of Online Learning vocabulary?

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

Is lesson part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, lesson (урок) 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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