Question 8
The adult education center in Germany is an institution...
German original: Die Volkshochschule in Deutschland ist eine Einrichtung …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- for religious education.
- only for young people.
- for further training. — Correct answer
- only for pensioners.
Explanation
The Volkshochschule (VHS) in Germany is a non-profit institution for adult education and continuing education. It offers affordable courses in areas such as languages, IT, health, culture, and much more.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- people / nation — The entirety of people belonging to a nation or state, often sharing a common language, culture, or history.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- school — A school is an educational institution where children and young people are taught by teachers and acquire knowledge and skills.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- institution / facility — An institution or facility is an organization set up to serve a specific purpose, such as a school, hospital, or government office.
- university / higher education institution — A university or higher education institution is a place where people can study after finishing secondary school and earn academic degrees such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- direction / tendency — A direction indicates where something is moving or developing. It can refer to a physical direction or a political and ideological orientation.