coaching
coaching — noun
1. extra lessons given individually or in tiny classes, usually outside regular sch
extra lessons given individually or in tiny classes, usually outside regular school hours, that help the learner get better at a subject, exam, or practical skill
Daichi pays for weekly coaching in chemistry before his university entrance exam.
coaching in [subject] for exam preparation
Putri offers private coaching in violin to children from her neighbourhood.
private coaching collocation
The language school provides one-to-one coaching for students who want to pass the IELTS.
After two months of coaching, Kofi felt ready for the maths competition.
Élise hired a personal trainer who specialises in life coaching and career advice.
- tutoring
very close synonym, often interchangeable for academic subjects
- instruction
broader and more formal; covers classroom teaching too
- mentoring
longer-term and more personal; focused on career or life rather than a skill
文法句型
coaching in [subject]
coaching for [exam/goal]
用法筆記
Usually uncountable; takes 'in' for the subject and 'for' for the goal. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense covers any one-to-one or small-group instruction, while sense 2 is specifically about leading a sports team.
常見錯誤
2. the work of preparing a sports team for matches, including running practice sess
the work of preparing a sports team for matches, including running practice sessions, choosing tactics, and managing players
Sofia took over the coaching of the women's national football team last spring.
coaching of [team]
Years of coaching at the high-school level prepared Adina for a professional job.
coaching at [level]
The new coaching staff introduced a faster style of play in their first week.
Many fans blamed poor coaching for the team's early exit from the cup.
- management
wider scope; covers business operations of the team as well, not just on-field tactics
- training
narrower; only the practice sessions, not match-day tactics
文法句型
coaching staff
[someone]'s coaching of [team]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person leading a team, or the abstract noun phrase 'coaching staff'. Distinguish from sense 1: that sense is about one-to-one or small-group tuition; this sense is about leading a whole sports team.
coaching — adjective
1. used before a noun to describe a role, job, or group connected to preparing a sp
used before a noun to describe a role, job, or group connected to preparing a sports team — for example, a coaching career or the coaching staff
Tariq retired from playing and started a coaching career with his old club.
coaching career collocation (attributive only)
The whole coaching team meets every Monday morning to plan the week's drills.
coaching team collocation
Caleb was offered a coaching position at his local rugby club.
Hiro's coaching license expired, so he could not work with the under-16 squad this season.
- managerial
covers the wider business side; 'coaching' is narrower and more hands-on with players
文法句型
coaching + [team-role noun]
用法筆記
Attributive only — never used after 'be'. ❌ 'His role is coaching.' (use the noun instead: 'His role is in coaching.') Distinguish from sense 2: this sense pairs with team-management nouns (career, staff, license), while sense 2 pairs with private-tuition nouns (session, fee).
常見錯誤
2. used before a noun to describe things linked to giving extra lessons in a subjec
used before a noun to describe things linked to giving extra lessons in a subject, sport, or skill, typically to an individual learner or a tiny class
Samir's parents were shocked by the price of his coaching sessions for the entrance exam.
coaching session collocation
The coaching fee covers four hours of one-to-one tuition each month.
coaching fee collocation
Nala booked a coaching package with a piano teacher near her flat.
Many parents view a coaching app as a cheaper alternative to a private tutor.
- tutorial
often interchangeable in academic contexts; 'tutorial' is more common at university level
文法句型
coaching + [lesson-related noun]
用法筆記
Attributive only — same as sense 1. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense pairs with private-tuition nouns (session, fee, package), while sense 1 pairs with team-management nouns (career, staff).
coaching — verb
1. the act of helping a person or group get better at a sport, subject, or skill by
the act of helping a person or group get better at a sport, subject, or skill by giving them practice, feedback, and advice over time
Justin is coaching the school chess club every Thursday afternoon.
be coaching [group]
Joshua spent the summer coaching young swimmers at a holiday camp by the lake.
coaching [group] at [place]
A retired professional is coaching the new players in basic batting skills.
By coaching her own daughter, the former champion passed on years of experience.
文法句型
be coaching [someone]
be coaching [someone] in/for [skill]
用法筆記
This is the -ing form of the verb 'coach' (training people). Frequently transitive — takes a direct object (the person or group being trained). Often appears with 'in' for the skill or 'for' for the goal.