adult education center
die Volkshochschule, die Volkshochschulen
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adult education center
A public adult education institution that offers a wide range of courses in different areas such as languages, culture, work, and health.
Ich habe mich für einen Töpferkurs an der Volkshochschule angemeldet.
I signed up for a pottery course at the adult education center.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Volkshochschulen |
| genitive | der Volkshochschule |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Volkshochschule | die Volkshochschulen |
| accusative | die Volkshochschule | die Volkshochschulen |
| dative | der Volkshochschule | den Volkshochschulen |
| genitive | der Volkshochschule | der Volkshochschulen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word consists of 'Volk' (people), the linking element '-s-', and 'Hochschule' (college/university). So it is literally a kind of 'college for the people'.
Die Idee der Volkshochschule ist, Bildung für alle zugänglich zu machen.
The idea of the adult education center is to make education accessible to everyone.
In everyday language, the abbreviation 'VHS' is almost always used. For example, you say 'Ich gehe zur VHS' (I'm going to the VHS) or 'Ich mache einen Kurs an der VHS' (I'm taking a course at the VHS).
Das neue Programm der VHS erscheint nächste Woche.
The new VHS program comes out next week.
A Volkshochschule is an adult education institution. It is not part of the regular school or university system for young people, but offers courses for all age groups for personal or professional continuing education.
Viele Rentner besuchen Kurse an der Volkshochschule, um aktiv zu bleiben.
Many retirees attend courses at the adult education center to stay active.
In connection with the Volkshochschule, the verbs 'besuchen' (to attend), 'belegen' (to take), or 'machen' (to do/take) are often used for courses. You register 'an der' VHS 'für einen Kurs an' (sign up at the VHS for a course).
Ich möchte einen Fotografie-Kurs an der Volkshochschule belegen.
I would like to take a photography course at the adult education center.
education center
Both a Volkshochschule and a Bildungszentrum offer many courses. However, Volkshochschule refers to a public adult education institution, while Bildungszentrum is more general and can offer various forms of education. When you mean the typical public adult education setting, Volkshochschule is more precise; otherwise, Bildungszentrum is often the more neutral choice.
An der Volkshochschule besucht Maria einen Abendkurs für Deutsch.
Maria is taking an evening German course at the adult education center.
Im Bildungszentrum besucht Maria einen Abendkurs für Deutsch.
Maria is taking an evening German course at the education center.
