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have a lesson vs have a class

Both 'have a lesson' and 'have a class' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have a lesson' is commonly used when referring to a specific teaching session or instruction, while 'have a class' is more general and can refer to any type of class or course.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 4863 views

have a lesson

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific teaching session or instruction.

This phrase is used when talking about attending or receiving instruction in a particular subject or topic.

Examples:

  • I have a lesson in math this afternoon.
  • She has a lesson with her piano teacher every Saturday.
  • He had a lesson on history yesterday.
  • They are having a lesson on grammar and punctuation.
  • We will have a lesson on coding next week.
  • I have a lesson about the nature of true faith.
  • I have a lesson at 5:00.
  • We have a lesson on court seven today.
  • We have a lesson on court seven today.
  • But, we have a lesson on that court.
  • But, we have a lesson on that court.
  • I believe we all have a lesson to learn from Dr Reid's case.
  • Now! You're going to have a lesson.
  • In other words, we definitely have a lesson to learn from the United States in many areas, at least in issues of democracy.
  • Didn't she have a lesson with you last Saturday?
  • He must have a lesson, poor son!
  • I'm sorry, I actually have a lesson that I have to get to, so...

Alternatives:

  • attend a lesson
  • take a lesson
  • receive a lesson

have a class

This phrase is correct and commonly used in a more general sense to refer to attending any type of class or course.

This phrase is used when talking about attending a class or course, without specifying the subject or topic.

Examples:

  • I have a class in the morning.
  • She has a class at the gym every evening.
  • He had a class on cooking last week.
  • They are having a class on photography.
  • We will have a class on business management next semester.
  • Otherwise, I have a class to teach.
  • Right now I have a class to teach.
  • I have a class tonight, it ends late.
  • I have a class in five minutes and none of you guys are in it.
  • The basic idea is to have a class for each symbol (terminal or nonterminal) in a specialized computer language.
  • When its formation (which of course never proceeds without arrests, crises and internal conflicts) has reached a certain stage, then we may say that we have a class in action.
  • Otherwise, I have a class to teach.
  • I have a class at school at 3:30.
  • Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a class to teach.
  • You know, I think I have a class in half an hour.
  • I do have a class and need to get going.
  • Now, will you excuse me? I have a class.
  • If you could excuse me, I have a class to teach.
  • I have a class in here in 1 5 minutes, you know.
  • I have a class to teach soon.
  • Now, if you excuse me, I have a class.
  • Actually, I have a class right now - That will have to wait. Please, have a seat.
  • I should be going. I have a class, I have to teach in it.
  • Have a seat. I'll help in any way I can, but I do have a class starting in 45 minutes.
  • I have to go. I have a class to teach.

Alternatives:

  • attend a class
  • take a class
  • be in a class

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