De tutor
Example: De tutor helpt studenten met hun moeilijke wiskundeproblemen.
Definition
"De tutor" refers to a person who provides individual or small group instruction, helping students understand and solve difficult academic problems, such as challenging math exercises, enhancing their learning process and academic performance.
Etymology
The word "de tutor" comes from the Latin 'tutor,' meaning guardian or protector. Over time, it evolved in Dutch to specifically refer to someone who guides or assists students in their studies. Did you know? The original Latin root also influenced the English word 'tutor,' showing the close connection between these languages.
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"De tutor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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