Word
teaching
Phoneticsteach·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtitʃɪŋ/
UK/tˈiːtʃɪŋ/
Definitions
01the profession
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. the job or activity of educating students in a school or college.
n. the professional practice or occupation of an educator. Often uncountable when referring to the career path.
日本語:教育※
“She decided to go into teaching because she wanted to help children learn.”
“After a decade in the corporate sector, he transitioned into teaching, finding the classroom environment far more rewarding than the boardroom.”
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02religious or moral ideas
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion
n. the ideas or lessons taught by a religious leader or a famous thinker.
n. a body of doctrine, principles, or ideas advocated by a religious, philosophical, or political authority.
日本語:教え※
“The monk spoke about the teachings of the Buddha during the ceremony.”
“Scholars continue to debate the ethical implications of his teachings, particularly regarding social responsibility and individual wealth.”
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03the act of giving a lesson
A1 · Beginner
v. the act of showing someone how to do something or giving them information.
v. the present participle or gerund of 'teach', describing the ongoing action of providing instruction.
“He is currently teaching a history class at the local high school.”
“Teaching advanced calculus requires not only a deep understanding of the subject but also the ability to simplify complex abstract concepts.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “teaching” in context.
Etymology
From Middle English teching, techinge, from Old English tǣċing, tǣċung (“instruction, direction, teaching”), equivalent to teach + -ing.
From Middle English techinge, techynge, techende, techand, from Old English tǣċende, from Proto-Germanic taikijandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic taikijaną (“to show, point out”), equivalent to teach + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
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