Word
instructional
Phoneticsin·struc·tion·al, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈstɹəkʃənəɫ/
UK/ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənəl/
Definitions
01intended for teaching
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. used for teaching or giving information about how to do something.
adj. designed or intended to provide instruction, guidance, or educational information.
“The school bought new instructional videos to help students learn biology.”
“The department updated its instructional materials to ensure they aligned with the latest pedagogical standards and technological advancements.”
Usage
Often used to describe materials like books, videos, or software.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02relating to teaching
C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal
adj. relating to the act or profession of teaching.
adj. pertaining to the process, methods, or profession of providing instruction.
“The principal observed the teacher's instructional methods during the lesson.”
“The university offers a workshop focused on improving instructional leadership among senior faculty members.”
Usage
Common in academic and professional education contexts.
Synonyms
03a teaching tool
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal
n. a book, video, or guide that teaches you a specific skill.
n. a resource, such as a manual or film, created specifically to provide instruction.
“I watched a quick instructional on how to fix the leaky tap.”
“The company produced a series of instructionals to assist new employees with the complex software migration.”
Teaching tip
While primarily an adjective, using 'instructional' as a noun is increasingly common in digital contexts like YouTube or software training.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “instructional” in context.
Real-World Examples
“Our results revealed that teachers who said they use YouTube as an instructional tool do so for a considerable amount of classroom time, alongside other common teaching methods like lectures and group work.” “Considering aligning school calendars with regional climate conditions could help reduce student exposure to extreme heat while still meeting instructional needs.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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