Förderkurs

remedial course, support class

noun FUER-der-koors Rare

Usage Note

Förderkurs is an additional class offered to pupils who are struggling in a particular subject, aimed at bringing them up to the expected level. It is distinct from a Nachhilfekurs (private tutoring) in being offered by the school itself.

Examples

"Schüler mit Leseschwäche können den Förderkurs Deutsch kostenlos besuchen."

Natural Translation

Pupils with reading difficulties can attend the German remedial course free of charge.

Literal Translation

Pupils with reading-weakness can the remedial-course German free-of-charge attend.

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