class discussion

Meaning

A class discussion is an activity where a teacher and students talk together about a specific topic. It allows everyone to share their ideas, ask questions, and learn from each other in a classroom setting.

Examples

• We had a lively class discussion about climate change today.

  We had a lively class discussion about climate change today.

• Our teacher wants everyone to participate in the class discussion.

  Our teacher wants everyone to participate in the class discussion.

• During the class discussion, Sarah raised an interesting point.

  During the class discussion, Sarah raised an interesting point.

• I usually feel too shy to speak during a class discussion.

  I usually feel too shy to speak during a class discussion.

• The class discussion helped me understand the difficult book chapter.

  The class discussion helped me understand the difficult book chapter.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We had a class discussion about of the topic.

  ✓ We had a class discussion about the topic.

  Do not use 'about of' together. Use 'about' or 'on' to introduce the topic of the discussion.

• ✗ I made a class discussion with my classmates.

  ✓ I had a class discussion with my classmates.

  We 'have' or 'participate in' a discussion, we do not 'make' a discussion.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Active participation in every ___ is ten percent of our final grade.

  💡 A conversation in class involving students and the teacher.

  Show answer

  class discussion

• We didn't have a lecture today; instead, we had a really interesting ___.

  💡 An open talk about a school topic with your classmates.

  Show answer

  class discussion