classroom courses

[ˈklæsruːm ˈkɔːrsɪz]
nounpl: classroom courses
cursos presenciais
1. Educational programs or classes conducted in a physical classroom setting with an instructor and students present in the same location
The university offers both classroom courses and online options for distance learners.
A universidade oferece tanto cursos presenciais quanto opções online para aprendizes a distância.
2. Traditional face-to-face educational instruction as opposed to remote or online learning
Many students prefer classroom courses because of the direct interaction with professors.
Muitos estudantes preferem cursos presenciais pela interação direta com professores.
In Brazil, 'cursos presenciais' became increasingly discussed during the COVID-19 pandemic as an alternative to remote education ('educação a distância'). The distinction between classroom courses and online courses is now a standard part of educational vocabulary in both academic and corporate training contexts in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
in-person coursesface-to-face coursestraditional courseson-campus courses
Antonyms / Antônimos
online coursesdistance learning coursesremote coursesvirtual courses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cursos presenciais
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cursos presenciais
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
cursos presenciais
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; also used in academic institutions
Portugal
cursos em sala de aula
Portuguese European Portuguese may also use 'aulas presenciais' or 'ensino presencial'

Related Words

lecture hallinstructorstudent engagementin-class participationhybrid courses

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the classroom
classroom setting
in the classroom
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