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amateur instruction

[ˈæmətər ɪnˈstrʌkʃən]
nounpl: amateur instructions
instrução amadora
1. Teaching or guidance provided by someone who is not a professional or formally trained instructor
The amateur instruction he received from his uncle helped him learn the basics of woodworking.
A instrução amadora que ele recebeu de seu tio o ajudou a aprender o básico da marcenaria.
2. Educational content or tutoring delivered by an untrained or non-certified person
Amateur instruction online can be useful but should be verified by professionals.
A instrução amadora online pode ser útil, mas deve ser verificada por profissionais.
Synonyms
lay instructioninformal teachingnon-professional guidanceunprofessional instruction
Antonyms
professional instructionexpert instructionformal instructioncertified instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução amadora
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
instrução amadora
Common usage in educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
instrução amadora
Standard usage
Portugal
instrução amadora
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning on the job
trial and error
teaching yourself
learn from the school of hard knocks
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