noun phrase · neutral
distance learning
UK/ˈdɪstəns ˈlɜːnɪŋ/US/ˈdɪstəns ˈlɝːnɪŋ/DIS·tance LEARN·ing
Education in which students study remotely rather than attending in-person classes.
Examples
“Because of work, she chose distance learning to complete her degree.”
“Distance learning programmes often use online lectures and discussion forums.”
“Many universities expanded their distance learning options during the pandemic.”
Band 8 sentence
“Distance learning has transformed access to higher education, enabling professionals to study flexibly while working full time.”
Collocations
- distance learning course
- study by distance learning
Word family
Common mistakes
I am doing distance studying.→I am doing distance learning.
study at distance→study at a distance / study by distance learning
Say it for a higher band
5study online→6online course→7+distance learning
Synonyms
online learning
Easily confused
online learning
“Many universities now offer online learning options for part-time students.”
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