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continuing education

дополнительное образование

Meaning of continuing education

lifelong learning

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EN-UK/kənˈtɪnjʊɪŋ ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən/
EN-US/kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/
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continuing education with Russian translation

continuing education usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

She signed up for continuing education courses in maths to improve her teaching.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

Many companies pay for employees' continuing education to keep their skills current.

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continuing education belongs to the topic "Subjects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

continuing educationpendidikan berkelanjutan
studentmahasiswa
examujian
homeworkpekerjaan rumah
answer questionsmenjawab pertanyaan
ask questionsmengajukan pertanyaan
deskmeja kerja

continuing education synonyms

Related words worth learning together

additional education
Literal term for extra education; less common in English usage than 'continuing education'.
supplementary education
Education that supplements a main program (extra classes, enrichment activities).
professional development
Activities and training intended to improve career-related skills and competence.
continuing professional development (CPD)
Structured, often certified, ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills (common in regulated professions).
vocational training
Training that prepares learners for a specific trade or occupation, often hands-on and job-focused.
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additional education

Literal term for extra education; less common in English usage than 'continuing education'.

B2Rarely

He enrolled in additional education classes to improve his language skills.

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supplementary education

Education that supplements a main program (extra classes, enrichment activities).

B2Rarely

The school runs supplementary education programs after lessons for gifted pupils.

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Activities and training intended to improve career-related skills and competence.

B2Very Often

The company provides professional development workshops for its staff every quarter.

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continuing professional development (CPD)

Structured, often certified, ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills (common in regulated professions).

B2Often

Doctors must record their CPD activities to maintain their license.

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Training that prepares learners for a specific trade or occupation, often hands-on and job-focused.

B2Often

The institute offers vocational training in plumbing and electrical work.

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in-service training

Training provided to employees while they are employed, often on-the-job or scheduled by the employer.

B2Rarely

Teachers receive in-service training on the new curriculum every year.

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refresher courses

Short courses designed to update or remind learners of previously acquired knowledge or skills.

B2Often

Pilots must take refresher courses to stay current with safety procedures.

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short courses

Brief non-degree courses on a specific topic, often offered by universities or training centres.

B2Often

She attended several short courses in digital marketing last year.

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continuing education meaning: what does it mean?

lifelong learning

continuing education pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

continuing education is pronounced as /kənˈtɪnjʊɪŋ ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

continuing education definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She signed up for continuing education courses in maths to improve her teaching. Translation: Она записалась на курсы дополнительного образования по математике, чтобы повысить свою квалификацию как преподавателя.

Is continuing education part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, continuing education (дополнительное образование) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is continuing education part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, continuing education (дополнительное образование) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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