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Learn some different meanings of 'course'

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Course

A course often has a beginning and an end.

If you set or follow a course it’s about where you’re going.

• Let’s set a course for home.
• We’re on course to get there on time. 

If you’re studying something – the journey that you’re on is a course. 

• I’ve just started my English course.
• My course ends next year.

If you’re in a car race or a horse race, or playing golf – then you’re going round a course. 

• This is a really difficult course – there are lots of obstacles.
• She got to the end of the course really quickly.

If you’ve having a meal, you might eat different courses between the beginning and the end. 

• My favourite course is always dessert. 

Another way that we use course is in the expression of course – which means either obviously or yes. 

• Of course, I’ll need your help – can you do it?
• Of course!

So, we can think of course as a journey – whether it’s physical, study-related or just a nice meal.

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