B2
mentor vs tutor
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| mentornoun/ˈmen.tɔːr/ | Meaning an experienced person who gives advice and help to someone younger or less experienced | Goes with mentor to | Example My first boss became my mentor and taught me how to deal with clients. |
| tutornoun/ˈtuː.tər/ | Meaning a teacher who teaches one student or a small group, often privately or at a university | Goes with private tutor | Example Many parents in Hanoi pay a private tutor to help their children with maths. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Every first-year student is given a personal .