apprenticeship
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A period of working for a skilled employer in order to learn a trade.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He completed a five-year _____ before becoming a licensed electrician."
Answer: apprenticeship
In your own words, what does "apprenticeship" mean?
A period of working for a skilled employer in order to learn a trade.
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