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lifelong learning
UK/ˌlaɪfˈlɒŋ ˈlɜːnɪŋ/US/ˌlaɪfˈlɔːŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/li·fe·LONG LEARN·ing
the idea of continuing to learn new skills and knowledge throughout one’s life
Examples
“Many employers value candidates who show commitment to lifelong learning.”
“Public libraries run courses that support lifelong learning for adults.”
“Lifelong learning helps workers adapt when industries change quickly.”
Band 8 sentence
“In today’s fast-changing labour market, lifelong learning is essential for workers who need to update their skills regularly.”
Collocations
- promote lifelong learning
- commitment to lifelong learning
Word family
Common mistakes
life-long studying→lifelong learning
keep learning→lifelong learning
Say it for a higher band
5keep learning→6continue learning→7+lifelong learning
Synonyms
continuous learning
Easily confused
continuous learning
“The government launched a campaign to encourage lifelong learning among adults.”
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