der Einzelunterricht
Translation
private lesson, one-on-one tutoring, individual instruction
Examples
Er nimmt Einzelunterricht in Klavier.
He is taking private piano lessons.
Einzelunterricht ist oft sehr effektiv.
One-on-one tutoring is often very effective.
Grammar Patterns
to take/get ((sth.)) to take/get private lessons (in sth.) He takes private lessons in math.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Privatstunde, Nachhilfe; Antonym: Gruppenunterricht (group lesson)
Etymology
Made up of 'Einzel' (single, individual) and 'Unterricht' (instruction, lesson). Literally 'single instruction'.
Memory Tips
Imagine one single ('Einzel') student getting a lesson ('Unterricht').