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teachable

A1
adjective

Pronunciation

UK

  • /tˈiːtʃəbəl/

US

  • /ˈtitʃəbəl/

Description

Something teachable is not always easy, but it can be learned with guidance. The word often describes a person who listens, accepts help, and wants to improve. A curious child may be very teachable, and an adult who takes advice well can be teachable too. It can also describe a skill, idea, or subject when it can be explained in a clear way and learned step by step.

Examples

  1. 1

    Job interview

    She didn’t have much experience, but she seemed teachable in the interview.

  2. 2

    Workplace learning

    New employees learn faster when they stay open, humble, and teachable.

  3. 3

    Sports coaching

    The coach wants talented players who are still teachable.

  4. 4

    Classroom mistake

    Instead of just punishing the class, the teacher turned the mistake into a teachable moment.

    • Phrase

      teachable moment

      a situation that becomes a good chance to help someone learn something

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • teachableadjective