English Reference

00 / Everyday pairs

learn vs teach

Learn is the act of receiving knowledge, while teach is the act of giving it.

01 / Side by side

  • learn

    to gain knowledge or skill

    Most students learn best when they can practice the new skills immediately.

  • teach

    to give knowledge or instruction

    She plans to teach mathematics at the local high school next year.

02 / Watch out

  • Wrong: I want to teach how to speak French fluently.Right: I want to learn how to speak French fluently.

  • Wrong: Can you learn me how to use this software?Right: Can you teach me how to use this software?

03 / Remember

Students learn; teachers teach.

04 / Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

  1. 1.

    Professional gamers often use streaming platforms to new strategies to their growing audience.

  2. 2.

    Experienced remote workers can their colleagues how to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

  3. 3.

    My father offered to me how to drive his manual car.

  4. 4.

    It takes a long time to how to play the violin well.

  5. 5.

    Many city residents use mobile apps to the most efficient routes for electric scooters.

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