personal lesson
[/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈlɛsən/]
nounpl: personal lessons
aula particular
1. An individual instruction session between a teacher and a single student, typically focused on a specific subject or skill
She hired a tutor to give her personal lessons in mathematics.
Ela contratou um tutor para dar aulas particulares de matemática.
2. A valuable experience or insight gained from one's own life experiences
That failure was a personal lesson that taught me resilience.
Aquele fracasso foi uma lição pessoal que me ensinou resiliência.
3. One-on-one coaching or training in sports, music, arts, or other disciplines
He takes personal lessons in guitar every Wednesday.
Ele toma aulas particulares de violão todas as quartas-feiras.
In Brazil, 'aulas particulares' are extremely common and widely accepted as a supplement to regular schooling, particularly for exam preparation. In the USA, personal lessons are popular in music, sports, and academic subjects among middle and upper-class families. The term reflects a shift toward personalized education and individualized attention in both cultures.
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