language learner

US: /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˈlɝːnər/

Definition

Definition of language learner - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

educationperson who studies how to understand and communicate in a language

The program supports every language learner with extra speaking practice.
Each language learner receives a customized vocabulary list based on their level.
As a language learner, he listens to podcasts during his daily commute.

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Expressions with language

colorful language

vivid or expressive words

The poet's colorful language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

choice language

words that are very rude or offensive

He used choice language when he got angry.

salty language

offensive or vulgar words

The movie was full of salty language.

wooden language

unnatural, stiff or overly formal language

His speech was criticized for its wooden language that lacked emotion..

pick up a language

learn a language informally

She picked up the language while living abroad.

speak the same language

understand each other well

Despite their differences, they speak the same language at work.

Expressions with learner

learner's dictionary

dictionary designed for people learning a language

She bought a learner's dictionary to help with her English studies.

fast learner

person who understands new information or skills very quickly

The manager hired him because he is a fast learner.

adult learner

adult who is learning new skills or knowledge

The community center offers classes for adult learners.

distance learner

student who studies remotely

The distance learner attended classes online from home.

learner's license

temporary permit allowing a new driver to learn driving under supervision

She was excited to receive her learner's license and start driving lessons..

learner's permit

temporary license for learning to drive

She received her learner's permit last week.

quick learner

individual who grasps concepts rapidly

As a quick learner, he excelled in his training program.

slow learner

person who understands new things more slowly than others

He is a slow learner but works very hard.

learner driver

person with provisional driving license

The learner driver must display L plates on the car.

learner permit

official document allowing new drivers to learn driving

You need a learner permit before taking driving lessons.

Terms with language learner included in their meaning

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ELL

acr.

acr: English-language learner

student learning English

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French:apprenant en langue, ...
German:Sprachlerner, ...
Italian:studente di lingue, ...
Spanish:estudiante de idiomas, ...
Portuguese:aprendente de línguas, ...
Chinese:语言学习者, ...
Japanese:語学学習者, ...
Arabic:مُتَعَلِّم اللُّغَة, ...
Hebrew:לוֹמֵד שָׂפָה, ...
Russian:изучающий язык, ...
Ukrainian:учень мови, ...
Hindi:भाषा शिक्षार्थी, ...
Bengali:ভাষা শিক্ষার্থী, ...
Catalan:aprenent de llengües, ...
Czech:student jazyka, ...
Danish:sprogstuderende, ...
Dutch:taalleerder, ...
Greek:σπουδαστής γλώσσας, ...
Hungarian:nyelvtanuló, ...
Khmer:អ្នករៀនភាសា, ...
Korean:언어 학습자, ...
Persian:یادگیرنده زبان, ...
Polish:osoba ucząca się języka, ...
Portuguese (BR):aprendiz de línguas, ...
Romanian:cursant de limbă, ...
Swedish:språkinlärare, ...
Thai:ผู้เรียนภาษา, ...
Turkish:dil öğrenen, ...
Vietnamese:người học ngôn ngữ, ...

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