slow learner

sləʊ ˈlɜːnə

Definition

Definition of slow learner - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

person learningperson who understands new things more slowly than others

He is a slow learner but works very hard.
The teacher helped the slow learner after class.
Being a slow learner never stopped her success.

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Expressions with slow

slow down

reduce speed or velocity

The car began to slow down as it approached the town.

go slow

proceed with caution or deliberation

He decided to go slow with the negotiations.

dead slow

adj.

extremely slow in speed or progress

The traffic was dead slow during rush hour.

slow burn

slowly developing anger or annoyance

He did a slow burn as he realized he had been cheated.

low and slow

adv.

doing something carefully and without rushing

He approached the project low and slow for best results.

slow as a snail

adj.

extremely slow in movement or takes a long time

He is slow as a snail when getting ready.

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.

language learner

person who studies how to understand and communicate in a language

The program supports every language learner with extra speaking practice.

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 slow learner included in their meaning

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thick skull

slow learner

person who is slow to understand

dunce

slow learner

person slow at learning

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French:élève lent, ...
German:langsamer Lerner, ...
Italian:studente lento, ...
Spanish:aprendiz lento, ...
Portuguese:aluno com dificuldades de aprendizagem, ...
Chinese:学习较慢的人, ...
Japanese:覚えの遅い人, ...
Arabic:بطيء التعلم, ...
Hebrew:לוֹמֵד אִטִּי, ...
Russian:медленно обучающийся, ...
Ukrainian:повільний учень, ...
Hindi:धीमी गति से सीखने वाला, ...
Bengali:ধীর শিক্ষার্থী, ...
Catalan:aprenent lent, ...
Czech:pomalejší žák, ...
Danish:person med indlæringsvanskeligheder, ...
Dutch:langzame leerling, ...
Greek:αργός μαθητής, ...
Hungarian:lassú tanuló, ...
Khmer:អ្នករៀនយឺត, ...
Korean:느린 학습자, ...
Persian:یادگیرنده کند, ...
Polish:osoba wolno ucząca się, ...
Portuguese (BR):aluno lento, ...
Romanian:elev care învață mai greu, ...
Swedish:saktfärdig elev, ...
Thai:คนเรียนรู้ช้า, ...
Turkish:yavaş öğrenen, ...
Vietnamese:người tiếp thu chậm, ...

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