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live instruction

[/laɪv ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: live instructions
instrução ao vivo
1. Teaching or instruction that occurs in real-time, with direct interaction between instructor and learner(s), whether in-person or via video conference
The online course offers live instruction every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
O curso online oferece instrução ao vivo todas as terças e quintas à noite.
2. Real-time guidance or demonstration as opposed to pre-recorded or asynchronous learning
Students prefer live instruction because they can ask questions immediately.
Os alunos preferem instrução ao vivo porque podem fazer perguntas imediatamente.
Synonyms
real-time instructionsynchronous instructionlive teachingdirect instructionin-person instruction
Antonyms
pre-recorded instructionasynchronous instructionself-paced learningrecorded instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução ao vivo
Most common usage; also 'aula ao vivo' for classroom context
São Paulo
instrução em tempo real
Technical/corporate context preference
Rio de Janeiro
aula ao vivo
Preferred in educational settings
Portugal
instrução em direto
Uses 'direto' instead of 'ao vivo'; also 'ensino síncrono'

Related Idioms & Phrases

face-to-face instruction
real-time learning
interactive teaching session
virtual classroom with live interaction
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