Meaning & use
a fast learner
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Meaning
phrasecountable
A person who is able to understand and acquire new knowledge or skills quickly.
Grammar: Used as a countable noun phrase. You can say 'She is a fast learner' or 'He is not a fast learner.'
Patterns
- be a fast learner
- a fast learner at something
She is a fast learner and picked up the new software in just two days.
Employers value fast learners who can adapt to changing tasks.
He's not a fast learner, but he works hard and never gives up.
Common combinations
- be a fast learner
- If you want to succeed in this job, you need to be a fast learner.
- a quick learner
- My sister is a quick learner; she speaks three languages fluently.
- a fast learner at
- He's a fast learner at math, but struggles with history.
Synonyms and how they differ
- quick study
- Similar meaning, but more informal and often used in American English.
- natural
- Focuses on innate talent rather than speed of learning.
Opposites
Practice
Choose the correct sentence:
Choose one answer.
The phrase requires the article 'a' and means someone learns quickly. Option 1 is wrong because it contradicts the meaning. Option 2 is missing 'a'. Option 3 uses 'slow' incorrectly.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “a fast learner”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.