noun · neutral

mentorship

/ˈmen.tɔːr.ʃɪp/MEN·tor·ship

Band 6-7speakingtask2

the guidance provided by a more experienced person to someone less experienced

Examples

Many students benefit from mentorship schemes during their internships.

Good mentorship can accelerate a young person's career.

The company set up a formal mentorship programme for new hires.

Band 8 sentence

A structured mentorship programme in schools could help bridge the gap between academic study and real-world careers.

Collocations

  • a mentorship programme
  • receive mentorship / provide mentorship
  • mentorship scheme

Word family

mentor noun / verbmentee nounmentorship nounmentor(ing) noun / verb

Common mistakes

He has a good mentorshipHe has a good mentor / He received good mentorship

Mentor helped him to successA mentor helped him to success

Say it for a higher band

5help / advice6guidance7+mentorship

Synonyms

guidance

coaching

Easily confused

coaching

She received coaching to improve her presentation skills before the conference.

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