learner
noun/ˈlɜːnə(r)/
/ˈlɜːrnər/
- a person who is finding out about a subject or how to do something
- a slow/quick learner
- a dictionary for learners of English
- learner-centred teaching methods
- young/adult learners
- a language learner
Extra ExamplesTopics Educationa1- The book has been written with the interests of young learners in mind.
- a book for advanced learners of English
- I was a slow learner —I couldn't read until I was 14.
- On windsurfers, children are particularly quick learners.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- fast
- quick
- slow
- …
- driver
- (British English also learner driver)a person who is learning to drive a car
- Learners are not allowed to drive without a licensed driver in the vehicle.
CultureIn Britain learner drivers may not drive without having a qualified driver with them and must display L-plates (= square signs with a large red letter L on a white background) on the front and back of the vehicle they are driving. Plates with the letter L or P in green are also available, to show that a driver has recently passed the driving test.Extra ExamplesTopics Transport by car or lorrya2- New data shows learners are already facing a rise in the cost of driving lessons.
- There's a proposal that drivers supervising a learner should be at least 21.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- fast
- quick
- slow
- …
- driver
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