die Volkshochschule
Translation
adult education center, community college
Examples
Ich besuche einen Deutschkurs an der Volkshochschule.
I'm attending a German course at the adult education center.
Die Volkshochschule bietet viele verschiedene Kurse an.
The adult education center offers many different courses.
Grammar Patterns
to attend a course at the adult education center ((an+3)) Ich besuche einen Deutschkurs an der Volkshochschule.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abendschule, Weiterbildungszentrum
Etymology
Composed of 'Volk' (people), 'hoch' (high), and 'Schule' (school). A 'high school for the people', referring to adult education.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'school' ('Schule') for the general 'people' ('Volk'), not just for young students.