study session
/ˈstʌdi ˈseʃn/
Meaning
A 'study session' is a dedicated period of time spent learning, reviewing, or preparing for exams, either alone or with a group of classmates. It implies a focused, intentional block of academic work. The phrase is highly common among high school and university students and has a neutral, everyday tone.
Examples
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We are planning a late-night study session at the library before the chemistry midterm.
We are planning a late-night study session at the library before the chemistry midterm.
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I find that a productive study session should last about two hours with short breaks in between.
I find that a productive study session should last about two hours with short breaks in between.
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My friends and I organized a weekly study session to go over the difficult physics concepts.
My friends and I organized a weekly study session to go over the difficult physics concepts.
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After a grueling four-hour study session, I finally feel ready for the history exam.
After a grueling four-hour study session, I finally feel ready for the history exam.
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She turned off her phone to ensure she wouldn't be distracted during her afternoon study session.
She turned off her phone to ensure she wouldn't be distracted during her afternoon study session.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I had a study meeting with my classmates yesterday.
✓ I had a study session with my classmates yesterday.
While 'meeting' is used for business or formal gatherings, a period dedicated to learning or preparing for exams is called a 'study session'.
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✗ I am going to do a study session.
✓ I am going to have a study session.
We typically 'have', 'hold', 'organize', or 'run' a study session, rather than 'do' one.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Let's organize a ___ this weekend to prepare for the biology final.
💡 A dedicated period of time for learning together.
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study session
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I had a very productive ___ yesterday and finished two chapters.
💡 Block of time spent studying.
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study session