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Collocation

give a lesson

verb + (indirect object) + noun phrase verb + article + noun

to teach someone by explaining and demonstrating a skill or subject; to provide instruction

give a lesson: to teach someone by explaining and demonstrating a skill or subject; to provide instruction

Definition

'give a lesson' is a common English collocation. to teach someone by explaining and demonstrating a skill or subject; to provide instruction

give + a + lesson

“I give a lesson to my neighbor’s son after school.”

Examples

  • She gives a lesson in piano every Saturday morning.
  • Our coach gave a lesson on basic footwork before practice.
  • He is giving a lesson to beginners at the community center tonight.
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  • The instructor will give a lesson on safe driving in bad weather.
  • My sister gave a lesson in Spanish pronunciation to her classmates.
  • The museum guide gives a lesson about ancient pottery during the tour.
  • If you give a lesson without a plan, students can lose focus quickly.
  • She has given a lesson in violin for years and knows how to motivate shy learners.