teaching

The work of helping people learn, especially as a job in a school.

• She wants a job in teaching.
• He has ten years of teaching experience.
• Good teaching helps children enjoy learning.

Similar words: education, instruction

Common phrases: teaching job, teaching experience, go into teaching

An idea or lesson given by a religious leader or an important thinker.

• This teaching encourages people to be kind.
• Her followers shared her teachings with others.
• Many of his teachings concern how to live peacefully.

How to use it: the teachings of someone (He studies the teachings of ancient philosophers.)

Similar words: doctrine, lesson

Common phrases: religious teaching, moral teaching, teaching of someone