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part-time course

[/pɑːrt-taɪm kɔːrs/]
nounpl: part-time courses
curso de tempo parcial
1. An educational program or class that requires fewer hours per week than a full-time course, allowing students to balance studies with other commitments such as work or family
She enrolled in a part-time course to improve her English skills while working full-time.
Ela se matriculou em um curso de tempo parcial para melhorar suas habilidades em inglês enquanto trabalhava em tempo integral.
2. A structured learning program that meets less frequently than traditional full-time offerings, typically scheduled in the evenings, weekends, or during flexible hours
The university offers several part-time courses for working professionals.
A universidade oferece vários cursos de tempo parcial para profissionais que trabalham.
Synonyms
evening courseflexible coursepart-time programdistance learning course
Antonyms
full-time courseintensive coursefull-time program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso de tempo parcial / curso parcial
Common in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
curso noturno / curso de tempo parcial
Evening courses are often preferred in major urban centers
Portugal
curso de tempo parcial / curso a tempo parcial
Standard usage in Portuguese education system

Related Idioms & Phrases

balance work and study
flexible learning schedule
study at your own pace
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