a person whose job is teaching, especially in a school a history/science, etc. teacher high school teachers There is a growing need for qualified teachers of Business English. Vocabulary Buildingteachand teachersverbs
- teachJohn teaches French at the local school. She taught me how to change a tire.
- educateOur priority is to educate people about the dangers of drugs.
- instructMembers of staff should be instructed in the use of fire equipment.
- trainShe’s a trained midwife. He’s training the U.S. Olympic swim team.
- coachHe’s the best football player I’ve ever coached. She coaches some of the local children in singing.
- tutorShe tutors some of the local children in math.
- mentorShe's been mentoring me ever since I started at the company.
- teacherschool/college teachers
- instructora swimming/science instructor
- trainera horse trainer Do you have a personal trainer?
- coacha football coach
- tutortutors working with migrant children
- mentorHe's been my mentor for two years now.
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