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take a course

take a course

Meaning of take a course

attend course

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British English/tə teɪk ə ˈkɔːs/
American English/tu ˈteɪk ə kɔrs/
Russian transcription[prɐxɐˈdʲitʲ kurs]
take a course
take a course - проходить курс
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take a course with Russian translation

take a course usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Этим летом я буду проходить курс по базовой алгебре.

I'm going to take a course in basic algebra this summer.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Многие взрослые проходили курс по компьютерным навыкам в местном колледже.

Many adults take a course to learn computer skills at the local college.

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

take a courseпроходить курс
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

take a course synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between take a course / take a seminar / enroll in a course / sign up for a course / audit a course / take a module

🇬🇧English
take a course

general neutral phrase meaning to enroll in and attend a course of study

A2Very Often

I decided to take a course in graphic design this autumn.

Я решил пройти курс по графическому дизайну этой осенью.

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🇬🇧English
take a seminar

refers to attending a seminar, a small group discussion-based class; often part of a course

B1Often

I'm taking a seminar on contemporary art this term.

Этим семестром я посещаю семинар по современному искусству.

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enroll in a course

emphasizes registering or formally joining a course (administrative step)

B1Often

I enrolled in a course on digital marketing last week.

На прошлой неделе я записался на курс по цифровому маркетингу.

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sign up for a course

informal phrase meaning to register or join a course; casual tone

A2Often

She signed up for a course at the community college.

Она записалась на курс в народном колледже.

A
🇬🇧English
audit a course

to attend a course informally without receiving credit or grades

B2Rarely

He audited a course on medieval history because he was interested in the topic.

Он слушал курс по средневековой истории без сдачи экзаменов, потому что ему была интересна тема.

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take a module

refers to taking a module (a component of a larger course or degree)

B1Rarely

Next term I'll take a module in statistics as part of my degree.

В следующем семестре я пройду модуль по статистике в рамках степени.

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🇬🇧English
attend lectures

emphasizes attending lecture sessions specifically rather than the whole course activities

B1Often

Students are expected to attend lectures every week.

От студентов ожидается посещение лекций каждую неделю.

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do a workshop

a short, practical session or masterclass focusing on skills rather than a full course

A2Often

They did a weekend workshop on pottery techniques.

Они прошли уикенд-мастер-класс по техникам гончарного дела.

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🇬🇧English
study a subject

broader phrase meaning to learn or study a subject; may include courses but also self-study

A2Very Often

She's studying biology at university this year.

Она изучает биологию в университете в этом году.

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How to pronounce take a course and what this word means

take a course translation: проходить курс. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce take a course

/tə teɪk ə ˈkɔːs/

take a course translation

проходить курс

take a course examples

I'm going to take a course in basic algebra this summer.

take a course transcription

/tə teɪk ə ˈkɔːs/, /tu ˈteɪk ə kɔrs/

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Questions about this word

take a course meaning: what does it mean?

attend course

take a course pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

take a course is pronounced as /tə teɪk ə ˈkɔːs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

I'm going to take a course in basic algebra this summer. Translation: Этим летом я буду проходить курс по базовой алгебре.

Is take a course part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, take a course (проходить курс) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is take a course part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, take a course (проходить курс) 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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