teachable
A1Pronunciation
UK
- /tˈiːtʃəbəl/
US
- /ˈtitʃəbəl/
Description
- capable of being taught
- open to instruction
- receptive
- willing to learn
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.
The word teachable describes someone or something that can be taught. Very often, it refers to a person who is ready to learn, open to correction, and willing to take in new ideas. A teachable student does not need to know everything already; what matters is the attitude. If someone listens carefully, asks questions, and tries to improve, they are showing a teachable nature.
The word can also describe subjects, skills, or ideas. A hard topic may still be teachable if it can be broken into clear parts and explained well. In that sense, teachable does not mean simple. It means that learning is possible when the teaching is patient, clear, and well suited to the learner.
You will also see the phrase teachable moment, which means a time when a person is especially ready to understand an important lesson. Overall, teachable is a positive word. It suggests openness, growth, and the real possibility of learning through guidance and effort.
Examples
- 1
Job interview
She didn’t have much experience, but she seemed teachable in the interview.
- 2
Workplace learning
New employees learn faster when they stay open, humble, and teachable.
- 3
Sports coaching
The coach wants talented players who are still teachable.
- 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