extracurricular
CEFR: B2
Educational or recreational activities pursued in addition to the normal school syllabus or curriculum (e.g. debate clubs, musical ensembles, sports teams). Frequent in IELTS Task 2 essays on holistic childhood development.
Synonyms
- after-school activities
- co-curricular
Common Collocations
- extracurricular activities
- extracurricular pursuits
- extracurricular involvement
Example Sentence
Participation in extracurricular activities fosters collaborative teamwork and interpersonal communication skills in adolescents.