teach · verb /tiːtʃ/
Word family
Nouns: teacher, teaching
Verbs: teach
teach (GIVE LESSONS)
A1 I or T to give lessons in a particular subject at a school, university, etc.
Dictionary examples:
She teaches chemistry.
He teaches English to foreign students.
Both her parents taught.
Learner example:
I'd like [to] learn English very w[e]ll, because I'd like [to] teach in the f[u]ture. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Arabic)
teach (SHOW HOW TO)
A2 T to show or explain to someone how to do something
Dictionary examples:
My dad taught me to drive.
Can you teach me how to knit?
Learner example:
Dear students, Here is a book called "Cooking", it teaches you how to cook better. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)
teach (GET EXPERIENCE)
B1 T If a situation teaches you something, it gives you new knowledge or helps you to understand something.
Dictionary example:
The whole experience taught him to be more careful with money.
Learner example:
This situation taught me that I should keep my important things with m[e] all the time. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Thai)
teach sb a lesson
C2 to punish someone so that they will not behave badly again
Dictionary example:
The next time she's late, go without her. That should teach her a lesson.
Learner example:
He didn't want to hurt Diane just teach her a lesson. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Dutch)
