collocation · informal
take a painting class
UK/teɪk ə ˈpeɪntɪŋ klɑːs/US/teɪk ə ˈpeɪntɪŋ klæs/PAINT·ing
to enrol in and attend lessons where you learn painting techniques
Examples
“She decided to take a painting class to improve her watercolour skills.”
“Many adults take a painting class as a way to relax after work.”
“He's taking a painting class once a week at the community centre.”
Band 8 sentence
“After months of practice I felt ready to take a painting class to refine my technique under a tutor.”
Collocations
- take a painting class once a week
- take a beginner painting class
- sign up for a painting class
Word family
Common mistakes
I take painting class every Thursday.→I take a painting class every Thursday.
She take a painting class last year.→She took a painting class last year.
Say it for a higher band
5learn painting→6take up painting→7+take a painting class
Synonyms
attend an art class
take up painting
Easily confused
take up painting
“After retiring he decided to take up painting as a hobby.”
attend an art class
“She attends an art class every Saturday to learn different techniques.”
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