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advanced learner

noun·Academic

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UK/ədˌvɑːnst ˈlɜːnə/
US/ədˌvænst ˈlɜːrnər/

Meanings

  1. nouncountable

    a student who has already learned the basics of a subject and is now studying it at a high level

    Grammar: Countable: an advanced learner, advanced learners.

    Patterns

    • an advanced learner of English
    • advanced learners of something

    This grammar book is aimed at advanced learners of English.

    As an advanced learner, she focuses on style and nuance rather than basic rules.

    The course is designed for advanced learners who want to improve their writing.

  2. nouncountable

    a person who is highly skilled in a particular activity or field and continues to develop that skill

    Grammar: Often followed by 'in' or 'at' plus the activity.

    Patterns

    • an advanced learner in something
    • an advanced learner at doing something

    Even advanced learners in chess study the classic games.

    He is an advanced learner at the piano, practicing difficult pieces daily.

Word forms

pluraladvanced learners

Common combinations

advanced learner of English
She teaches advanced learners of English at a language school.
advanced learner's dictionary
An advanced learner's dictionary gives more detailed definitions than a basic one.
course for advanced learners
The university offers a summer course for advanced learners.
advanced learner level
At the advanced learner level, you should read authentic texts.

Synonyms and how they differ

proficient learner
More formal and often used in assessment; it emphasizes measured ability rather than the stage of learning.
high-level student
More general and can refer to any subject; 'advanced learner' is the usual term in language teaching.

Opposites

beginnerelementary learner

Word family

learn verb
To gain knowledge or skill.
learner noun
A person who is learning something.
advanced adjective
At a high level or stage.

Commonly confused: advanced learner or advance learner?

advanced learner vs advance learner

'Advance' is a verb or noun meaning to move forward, so 'advance learner' is not correct; the adjective for a high level is 'advanced'.

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