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When to use intensive
интенсивный курс
интенсивное обучение
интенсивная подготовка
интенсивная программа
интенсивный урок
intensive usage examples
The department runs an intensive three-week prep course for first-year students.
She joined an intensive language module to boost her academic writing .
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Duplicate entry of the primary word; denotes concentrated high-level activity or effort.
Emphasizes a high degree or strength (emotional, sensory or effort); less specific to structured programs than 'intensive'.
Literally 'of very high intensity'; often used in set phrases (e.g. high-intensity training) to stress top-level exertion.
Stresses strictness, exactness and high standards (rigorous testing/training) rather than merely intensity of effort.
Highlights that something requires a lot of effort, skill or time from people (a demanding course/person).
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Duplicate entry of the primary word; denotes concentrated high-level activity or effort.
The university runs an intensive language programme each summer.
Университет проводит интенсивную языковую программу каждое лето.
Emphasizes a high degree or strength (emotional, sensory or effort); less specific to structured programs than 'intensive'.
The final weeks were intense and required long study hours.
Последние недели были интенсивными и требовали долгих часов учёбы.
Literally 'of very high intensity'; often used in set phrases (e.g. high-intensity training) to stress top-level exertion.
The course included several high-intensity practical sessions.
Курс включал несколько практических занятий высокой интенсивности.
Stresses strictness, exactness and high standards (rigorous testing/training) rather than merely intensity of effort.
The department is known for its rigorous assessment methods.
Кафедра известна своими строгими методами оценки.
Highlights that something requires a lot of effort, skill or time from people (a demanding course/person).
This is a demanding module that needs consistent study.
Это требовательный модуль, требующий постоянного обучения.
Stresses directed attention or effort on a particular goal; not necessarily high volume of work, but concentrated attention.
A focused study plan helps improve efficiency.
Сосредоточенный план учёбы помогает повысить эффективность.
Refers to a faster-than-normal pace or shortened schedule (accelerated course), highlighting speed rather than effort per se.
He completed an accelerated degree in two years.
Он получил ускоренную степень за два года.
Emphasizes completeness and attention to detail (thorough review) rather than intensity of workload.
A thorough preparation will help you pass the exam.
Тщательная подготовка поможет сдать экзамен.
Describes a quick tempo of activity (fast-paced course), focusing on speed and tempo rather than intensity of effort.
The seminar was fast-paced and covered a lot of material each day.
Семинар был быстрым по темпу и охватывал много материала каждый день.
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| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce intensive and what this word means
intensive translation: интенсивный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce intensive
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
intensive translation
интенсивный
intensive examples
The department runs an intensive three-week prep course for first-year students.
intensive transcription
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/, /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
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intensive meaning: what does it mean?
high level
intensive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
intensive is pronounced as /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
intensive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The department runs an intensive three-week prep course for first-year students. Translation: Кафедра проводит интенсивный трёхнедельный подготовительный курс для первокурсников.
Is intensive part of School and University vocabulary?
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