begin classes; offer a course
Meanings
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school term begins; classes start
Refers to the formal commencement of the teaching session, often for a new semester or school year.
Our school begins classes on September 1st.
New students will begin classes three days after enrollment.
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Classes officially start next Monday; please arrive at school on time.
verb
offer a course; teach a course
Refers to the action of establishing a new course in a curriculum or a teacher taking on the responsibility of teaching a specific subject. Commonly used in higher education contexts.
A teacher needs to make thorough preparations before offering a course.
The teaching and research office is studying which courses to offer next semester.
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Professor Zhang will offer a new course for graduate students this semester.
This course has high demands, and not all teachers are willing to teach it.