class session

[/klæs ˈseʃən/]
nounpl: class sessions
aula
1. a scheduled meeting of a teacher and students for instruction in a particular subject
The class session lasted for two hours.
A aula durou duas horas.
2. a single period of instruction or learning activity
We covered three chapters in today's class session.
Cobrimos três capítulos nesta aula de hoje.
3. the time period during which a class meets
The morning class session begins at 9 AM.
A aula da manhã começa às 9 da manhã.
In Brazilian educational contexts, 'aula' is the standard term for a class session. The term is used across all educational levels from elementary to university. In universities, students often refer to attending 'aulas' rather than the more formal 'class sessions.' Online learning has introduced 'aula online' (online class session) as a common variant.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lessonclassinstructionlectureteaching session
Antonyms / Antônimos
recessbreakdismissal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aula
most common translation; used universally
São Paulo
aula
standard usage in educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aula
standard usage; sometimes 'sessão de aula' for emphasis
Portugal
aula
identical usage; 'sessão de aula' less common but understood

Related Words

classroomcurriculumsyllabusattendancecourseworkinstructor

Related Idioms & Phrases

attend class session
skip class session
conduct a class session
schedule a class session
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