Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with course in American Collocation
course
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/kɔrs/
taking a particular time
full-time
half-day
part-time
short
one-day, two-week, four-year etc
We were required to attend a one-day management course.
involving a lot of teaching in a short time
intensive
This is an intensive course and you should be prepared to work hard.
at a particular level
degree
diploma
GCSE
honours
MA
postgraduate
pre-sessional
undergraduate
The university offers graduate and undergraduate courses in a range of disciplines.
introductory
beginners’
foundation
induction
introductory
taster
We run taster courses for women interested in science and engineering.
involving training for a job
training
vocational
To become a healthcare professional you have to do A levels or take a vocational course.
improving your knowledge of a subject
refresher
We recommend that you sign up for a refresher course if you qualified some years ago.
officially recognized
accredited
certificated
We have developed an accredited course for library staff.
taught in a particular way or in a particular place
correspondence
distance-learning
home-study
in-service
modular
residential
A distance-learning course was introduced, making the qualification available throughout the UK.
give a course
deliver
give
offer
run
teach
I teach courses on archaeology and history.
attend a course
attend
complete
enrol on
go on
sign up for
take
Consider going on a computer course at your local college.