der Selbstlernkurs
Translation
self-study course, self-paced course
Examples
Ich habe einen Online-Selbstlernkurs begonnen.
I have started an online self-study course.
Dieser Selbstlernkurs ist sehr flexibel.
This self-paced course is very flexible.
Grammar Patterns
to take a self-study course ((in sth.)) to take a self-study course in something I'm taking a self-study course in Spanish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Fernkurs (distance learning course), der Online-Kurs (online course)
Etymology
Composed of `Selbst` (self) + `lernen` (to learn) + `Kurs` (course). Literally a 'self-learning course'.
Memory Tips
Break the word into its three parts: 'Selbst' (self), 'lernen' (learn), and 'Kurs' (course). The meaning is transparent.