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Tutoring

Verb / ˈtu:tɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for tutoring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tutoring is when someone helps another person learn a subject or skill.

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Common collocations

  • private tutoring
  • online tutoring
  • math tutoring
  • tutoring session
  • tutoring service
  • tutoring center
  • academic tutoring
  • tutoring program

Word family

verb tutor
adjective tutoring

Usage note

Tutoring refers to providing individual or small-group instruction to a student, often to supplement classroom learning. It is distinct from general teaching, which typically involves larger groups and a broader curriculum.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to tutoring after school to work on my reading skills.
  2. My tutor helps me with my homework every week.
  3. I am tutoring my friend in Spanish because she wants to learn the language.
  4. My mom is a great tutor for me when I need help with my schoolwork.
  5. I am so grateful for the tutoring I received because it helped me pass my test.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. -Steve Jobs
  • Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition. -Jacques Barzun
  • The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. -William Arthur Ward

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