continuing education
collocation · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
learning that adults do after formal schooling
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss learning that adults do after formal schooling in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed continuing education as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that continuing education can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
continuing education coursecontinuing education programmelifelong education
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “continuing education course”.