Kursleiter

course instructor

noun KOORS-lie-ter Rare

Also means

class leader

Usage Note

Kursleiter leads a structured course, e.g. in adult education (Volkshochschule), a sports club, or professional training. Less formal than Dozent (lecturer); the role often involves practical teaching rather than academic instruction.

Examples

"Der Kursleiter erklärte die Grundschritte des Salsatanzes sehr geduldig."

Natural Translation

The course instructor explained the basic steps of salsa very patiently.

Literal Translation

The course-leader explained the basic-steps of the salsa-dance very patiently.

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