Word
tutoring
Phoneticstu·tor·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtutɝɪŋ/
UK/tjˈuːtəɹɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of teaching a single student or a small group. It usually happens outside of a regular classroom to help someone with a specific subject.
n. the provision of private academic instruction to an individual or small group. Often focuses on remedial support or specialized exam preparation.
Examples
“She earns extra money by offering math tutoring after school.”
“The university provides free peer tutoring for students who are struggling with their introductory science courses.”
“While classroom instruction provides a broad foundation, personalized tutoring allows for the immediate identification and correction of specific conceptual misunderstandings that might otherwise hinder a student's progress.”
Examples
simple
“She earns extra money by offering math tutoring after school.”
contextual
“The university provides free peer tutoring for students who are struggling with their introductory science courses.”
complex
“While classroom instruction provides a broad foundation, personalized tutoring allows for the immediate identification and correction of specific conceptual misunderstandings that might otherwise hinder a student's progress.”
Usage
Typically functions as an uncountable noun referring to the activity itself.
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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