advanced learner
die Fortgeschrittene, die Fortgeschrittenen
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advanced learner
A person who has already acquired substantial knowledge or skills in a particular area and is no longer a beginner.
Dieser Sprachkurs richtet sich an Fortgeschrittene, die schon gut Deutsch sprechen.
This language course is aimed at advanced learners who already speak German well.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fortgeschrittenen |
| genitive | der Fortgeschrittenen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Fortgeschrittene | die Fortgeschrittenen |
| accusative | die Fortgeschrittene | die Fortgeschrittenen |
| dative | der Fortgeschrittenen | den Fortgeschrittenen |
| genitive | der Fortgeschrittenen | der Fortgeschrittenen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Fortgeschrittene' is related to the verb 'fortschreiten' (to progress). The term shows that someone has already progressed further in a field of learning or work.
Der Fortgeschrittene löst die schwierigeren Aufgaben ohne Hilfe.
The advanced learner solves the more difficult exercises without help.
The word is especially common in combinations with courses, exercises, and learning materials. Typical examples include 'Kurs für Fortgeschrittene' (course for advanced learners), 'Übungen für Fortgeschrittene' (exercises for advanced learners), and 'Material für Fortgeschrittene' (material for advanced learners).
Die Sprachschule bietet einen Abendkurs für Fortgeschrittene an.
The language school offers an evening course for advanced learners.
The field in which someone is advanced is often specified more precisely. Common phrases include 'im Programmieren' (in programming), 'in der Fotografie' (in photography), and 'auf dem Gebiet der Musik' (in the field of music).
Als Fortgeschrittene im Programmieren schreibt sie schon eigene kleine Apps.
As an advanced programmer, she already writes small apps of her own.
