German word

Kursleiter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʊʁsˌlaɪ̯tɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncourse instructor

Example

Unser Kursleiter erklärt die Grammatik sehr klar.

Our course instructor explains the grammar very clearly.

Illustration for Kursleiter (course instructor)

More examples

Der Kursleiter überprüfte die Aufgaben und gab individuelles Feedback.

The course instructor checked the assignments and gave individual feedback.

Core concept

A guide at the front of a classroom, steering learners through lessons and activities.

Common phrases

  • stellvertretender Kursleiter

    assistant course instructor

  • Kontakt zum Kursleiter

    contact with the course instructor

  • Feedback vom Kursleiter

    feedback from the course instructor

Similar words

Dozent: A lecturer who teaches at a university or vocational school.
Lehrer: A schoolteacher who teaches classes and supports pupils' learning.
Trainer: A coach who trains people in practical, athletic, or other skills.
Seminarleiter: Leads and organizes a short seminar or discussion.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für eine Person, die einen Kurs fachlich führt und Lernende anleitet.

Word origin

Kursleiter combines Kurs, from Latin cursus meaning a course or run, with Leiter, an agent noun related to leiten, meaning to lead.

Usage tips

  • Kursleiter is masculine with der, while Kursleiterin is the feminine form and Kursleiter can also be the plural form.

Other meanings

  • course leadernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Kursleitungcourse managementnoun
  • Kursleiterinfemale course instructornoun

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