tutoring services

[ˈtuːtərɪŋ ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz]
nounpl: tutoring services
serviços de aulas particulares
1. Professional educational services provided by a tutor to help students learn specific subjects or skills on a one-on-one or small group basis
She hired tutoring services to help her son improve his math grades.
Ela contratou serviços de aulas particulares para ajudar seu filho a melhorar suas notas em matemática.
2. Instructional support offered outside of formal classroom settings, typically customized to individual student needs
The tutoring services offered by the academy include exam preparation and language learning.
Os serviços de aulas particulares oferecidos pela academia incluem preparação para exames e aprendizado de idiomas.
In Brazil, tutoring services (aulas particulares) are widely utilized and represent a significant educational market, particularly for students preparing for college entrance exams (ENEM) and those needing academic reinforcement. It is common for middle and upper-class families to employ tutors. In the USA, tutoring services have become increasingly professionalized and commercialized, with major companies offering services both in-person and online, reflecting the competitive nature of the educational system.
NYC Slang
tutoring gigs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
private lessonstutoringprivate tutoringinstructional servicescoaching services
Antonyms / Antônimos
group educationpublic schoolingclassroom instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
serviços de aulas particulares
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aulas particulares
Shortened form commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
serviços de reforço escolar
Often emphasizes academic reinforcement aspect
Portugal
serviços de explicações
Portuguese uses 'explicações' as the standard term for tutoring

Related Words

tutorstudentacademic supportprivate educationpersonalized learningexam preparation

Related Idioms & Phrases

one-on-one tutoring
after-school tutoring
online tutoring services
test prep tutoring
peer tutoring
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