instructor
gb/ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/ us/ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
A2
English
~ 4200
oktató, instruktor, szakoktató
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] works as an instructor in [subject/place]
The driving instructor patiently explained the rules of the road.
A vezetésoktató türelmesen elmagyarázta a közlekedési szabályokat.
Our yoga instructor introduced a new breathing technique today.
A jógaoktatónk ma bemutatott egy új légzéstechnikát.
She works as a ski instructor during the winter season.
The flight instructor guided the trainee through the landing procedure.
He became a fitness instructor after earning his certification.
Learner examples
My English instructor is very kind.
Az angoltanárom nagyon kedves.
The swimming instructor teaches children every morning.
Az úszásoktató minden reggel gyerekeket tanít.
I have a new driving instructor.
The music instructor plays the piano well.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instructor' with 'professor'; 'professor' is usually for university teachers, while 'instructor' can be for any skill or subject.
Meaning
Person who teaches
Collocations
driving instructor
|yoga instructor
|fitness instructor
|ski instructor
|flight instructor
Synonyms
teacher (More general and commonly used in schools; 'instructor' is often used for specific skills or training.)
|
trainer (Often used for sports, fitness, or workplace skills; may imply more hands-on guidance.)
Antonyms
student (The person who is learning rather than teaching.)
Themes
education
|work
|training
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who helps others learn a subject or skill.
A person whose job is to teach a subject or skill, especially in a practical or vocational context.
Grammar
Dictionary form
instructor
IPA
GB/ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
US/ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
Syllables & stress
in - struct - or (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struct)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: instructor
- Plural: instructors
Word family
Forms
instructors
noun
Core family
Related words
instructive
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
uninstructive
adjective
Advanced or less common
instructively
adverb
Expressions
driving instructor
1/dɹˈaɪvɪŋ ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who teaches driving
A person who teaches people how to drive cars or other vehicles.
Examples
- I booked a lesson with my driving instructor for next Saturday.
- The driving instructor showed me how to park safely.
fitness instructor
1/fˈɪtnəs ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who teaches fitness
A person who leads exercise classes and helps people get fit.
Examples
- The fitness instructor demonstrated how to do the exercise correctly.
- She works as a fitness instructor at the local gym.
flight instructor
1/flˈaɪt ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who teaches flying
A person who trains people to fly airplanes or helicopters.
Examples
- The flight instructor explained how to read the cockpit instruments.
- He is training with a flight instructor to get his pilot's license.
ski instructor
1/skˈi ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who teaches skiing
A person who trains people to ski.
Examples
- The ski instructor took us to the beginner slope.
- She became a ski instructor after years of competition.
yoga instructor
1/jˈoʊɡə ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who teaches yoga
A person who shows people how to do yoga.
Examples
- Our yoga instructor focused on relaxation techniques today.
- Our yoga instructor is very patient and kind.
- The yoga instructor corrected my posture during class.
- The yoga instructor explained how to breathe correctly.