adult education
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adult education
Organized learning for adults after completing the first phase of education, often in the form of courses, seminars, or further training for professional or personal development.
Die Volkshochschule ist eine wichtige öffentliche Einrichtung der Erwachsenenbildung.
The community college is an important public institution for adult education.
The word is composed of 'Erwachsenen' (adults, plural of 'Erwachsener') and 'Bildung' (education). So it literally means 'education for adults'.
Er arbeitet als Dozent in der Erwachsenenbildung.
He works as an instructor in adult education.
'Erwachsenenbildung' (adult education) is often used in connection with institutions and formats. Typical combinations are 'Angebote der Erwachsenenbildung' (adult education offerings) or 'im Bereich der Erwachsenenbildung tätig sein' (to work in the field of adult education).
Die Volkshochschule bietet viele Kurse im Rahmen der Erwachsenenbildung an.
The community college offers many courses as part of adult education.
The term includes both professional further training, for example computer courses for work, and personal development such as language courses or pottery courses in one's free time.
Sie besucht einen Spanischkurs in der Erwachsenenbildung, um sich auf ihren Urlaub vorzubereiten.
She is taking a Spanish course in adult education to prepare for her vacation.
continuing education
Weiterbildung refers to continuing or expanding one's education, often to gain an additional professional qualification. Erwachsenenbildung is a broader term for organized adult learning and can also serve personal development. Depending on its purpose, the same course can belong to both areas.
Eva besucht den gleichen Fotokurs als Angebot der Erwachsenenbildung für ihre persönliche Entwicklung.
Eva is taking the same photography course as an adult education program for her personal development.
Eva nutzt den Fotokurs als berufliche Weiterbildung und erwirbt eine zusätzliche Qualifikation.
Eva is taking the photography course as continuing education for her career and is earning an additional qualification.
