Coursebook: meaning, definitions and examples
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coursebook
[ ˈkɔːrsbʊk ]
education
A book used as a standard source of information for a particular subject or course of study.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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coursebook |
A book used specifically in the context of a course, often structured to follow a curriculum or set syllabus.
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textbook |
A book used primarily for academic study, containing comprehensive information on a subject, often used in schools and colleges.
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manual |
A book that provides detailed instructions or information about how to use something or how something works, often associated with machinery or equipment.
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guide |
A general term for a book that provides information or instruction on a topic; can be used in a variety of contexts such as travel, study, or practical skills.
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Examples of usage
- Make sure to bring your coursebook to the class.
- The coursebook covers all the topics we need to study for the exam.
Translations
Translations of the word "coursebook" in other languages:
🇵🇹 livro didático
🇮🇳 पाठ्यपुस्तक
🇩🇪 Kursbuch
🇮🇩 buku pelajaran
🇺🇦 підручник
🇵🇱 podręcznik
🇯🇵 教科書 (きょうかしょ)
🇫🇷 manuel scolaire
🇪🇸 libro de texto
🇹🇷 ders kitabı
🇰🇷 교과서
🇸🇦 كتاب دراسي
🇨🇿 učebnice
🇸🇰 učebnica
🇨🇳 课本 (kèběn)
🇸🇮 učbenik
🇮🇸 kennslubók
🇰🇿 оқулық
🇬🇪 სასწავლო წიგნი
🇦🇿 dərslik
🇲🇽 libro de texto
Etymology
The term 'coursebook' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the words 'course' and 'book'. It refers to a book specifically designed to accompany a course of study, providing essential information and materials for students. Coursebooks have been widely used in educational institutions to facilitate learning and serve as a guide for academic studies.
See also: courses, discourse, intercourse.