Definition
an (English) course: an (English) class, program, series of lessons, curriculum
Mechanics course a series of classes about mechanics
a (race) course: a (race) route, circuit, track
a (golf) course: a (golf) field, area
Take care not to confuse it with the part of a meal:
first course appetizer, starter, food eaten before the main course
- "I'll look into French courses for Dave and Laura, okay?"
- "I think I could ask Luna if Human Resources would fund a stress-management course for us Delavigne employees in high-pressure jobs."
- "Please, I'll leave, but just give Dave and Laura the French courses."
- "Mrs. Brady's School of English offers a 2-week general English course (20 lessons of 45 mins per week) with an activities and excursion programme for £800 (food and accommodation included)."
- "The course is open to 14-18 year-olds from all over the world!"
- "perhaps a course in American literature would be better?"
- "Horatio : Yes, I am using an innovative online course to help me learn."
- "If anything, I would recommend Spanish or Chinese courses."
- "I'm writing to you with a fabulous new idea: French courses!"
- "The following winter however, Bruno suffered an unfortunate accident which would change the course of his destiny."
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