Lesson
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Learning Context
Use 'lesson' when referring to a structured period dedicated to learning a skill or subject. I have a piano lesson every Thursday evening.
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Teaching Role
'Lessons' often imply that there is a teacher or instructor who guides the learning. My grandmother gives me cooking lessons on the weekend.
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Duration Variability
A 'lesson' can be of varying lengths, typically from half an hour to several hours. Our art lessons last for two hours.