Do you teach / teach on a course

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Tedwonny

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I'd say 'teaching a course', 'teaching this course'... sound natural, but sometimes I do see people say/write 'teach on a/this/the... course'. Are both versions correct and natural in English? Thanks
 

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I would not use "teach on course" in that meaning.
 

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I have never heard "teach on a course" as an equivalent to "teach a course.". I consider it incorrect. You can teach something on a course. For example "I teach calculus on so-and-so's Introduction to Mathematics and Science course."
 

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Unless, of course (n.p.i.), you're a golf pro.
 

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That non-pun is sub-par.
 
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