start the lesson vs start the class

Both phrases, 'start the lesson' and 'start the class,' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably depending on the context. The choice between 'lesson' and 'class' depends on whether you are referring to a specific educational session or a broader term for a course or subject.

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start the lesson

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the beginning of a specific educational session or teaching period.

Use 'start the lesson' when you want to indicate the beginning of a particular educational session or teaching period.

Examples:

Let's start the lesson with a brief review of the previous topic.
The teacher will start the lesson by introducing the new vocabulary.
It's important to start the lesson on time to cover all the material.
She always starts the lesson with an engaging activity to grab the students' attention.
The students were eager to start the lesson and learn new concepts.

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If everyone can be quiet, we'll start the lesson.
Lady Thiang, will you start the lesson, please?
Start the lesson with a brief account of who Robert Hooke was and his life story (I found this effective in engaging the students' curiosity about his work).
We will now start the lesson.
Do we have to start the lessons right away?
Don't be late, arrive a few minutes before the start of the lesson.
Maybe you forget even when you canceled the cooking class booked months ago, only a few hours before the start of the lesson.
Absolute beginners can only start attending the lessons at these times.
Sin Mon, now, let's start the Buddhism lesson.
Before the start of the lesson, the new had to go to the blackboard and say their name.
Mr President, the recent events of historical importance in our Southern Neighbourhood call for a resetting of our policies there, but we have to start with the lessons to be learnt.
Learn Spanish pronunciation: Once you start with the lesson, you will notice that most words have a sound icon on the right hand side.
The lessons start on September 24th 2018.
The lessons start on February 18th 2019.
This lesson starts the day after my college graduation.
Lack of punctuality in the morning obstructs the regular start of lessons; the Principal and teachers will accordingly adopt the appropriate disciplinary measures.
Classification of beginner groups is a quarter hour before the lesson start
With the autumn start also the lessons of Acquagymon Monday and Friday from 15.00 to 15.45 and from 19.00 to 19.45 to keep in shape in an entertaining and effective way.
By the way, when will you start the real lesson, master?
After the pleasantries and after having checked that all the documentation was in order finally we can start the first piloting lesson.

Alternatives:

begin the lesson
commence the lesson
initiate the lesson
kick off the lesson
launch the lesson

start the class

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the beginning of a broader educational session or course.

Use 'start the class' when you want to indicate the beginning of a broader educational session or course, rather than a specific lesson.