begin the lesson
/bɪˈɡɪn ðə ˈlɛsən/
Meaning
This phrase is used by teachers or students to state that a class or study session is starting. It is common in school, university, or online tutoring contexts. It sounds natural and organized.
Examples
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Please sit down so we can begin the lesson.
Please sit down so we can begin the lesson.
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We will begin the lesson as soon as everyone is quiet.
We will begin the lesson as soon as everyone is quiet.
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What time does the teacher usually begin the lesson?
What time does the teacher usually begin the lesson?
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I like to review old vocabulary before we begin the lesson.
I like to review old vocabulary before we begin the lesson.
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Let's begin the lesson by opening our books to page ten.
Let's begin the lesson by opening our books to page ten.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Let's start to begin the lesson.
✓ Let's begin the lesson.
'Start' and 'begin' mean the same thing, so using both together is redundant.
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✗ The teacher began the lesson from a story.
✓ The teacher began the lesson with a story.
Use the preposition 'with' to show the activity or topic used to start the lesson.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Everyone is here, so let's ___.
💡 Start the class.
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begin the lesson
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The tutor will ___ with a quick warm-up game.
💡 Start teaching.
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begin the lesson