Lesson 4: Strengths and Special Skills Flashcards
special /ˈspeʃl/
A1 (adj) not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal
The school will only allow this in special circumstances.
greatest strength
(n) a person’s most notable or outstanding quality or attribute
creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/
B2 (n) the use of skill and imagination to produce something new or to produce art
Creativity is more important than technical skill.
quick thinking
(n) the ability to think and respond rapidly, often in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations
pressure /ˈpreʃər/
B1 (n) the act of trying to persuade or to force somebody to do something
Do you feel any pressure to dress in a certain way?
analytical skills
(n) the ability to examine and understand complex information, break it down into smaller components, and draw logical conclusions.
communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/
B1 (n) the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information
Good communication between team leaders and members is essential.
proficiency /prəˈfɪʃnsi/
(n) the ability to do something well because of training and practice
a certificate of language proficiency
attention to detail
(n) the ability to notice and focus on small, specific elements or aspects of a task or situation.
adaptability /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
(n) the quality of being able to change or be changed in order to deal successfully with new situations
adjust /əˈdʒʌst/
B2 (v) to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
Adjust your language to the age of your audience.
environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
B1 (n) the conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives or operates or in which an activity takes place
a pleasant work/learning environment
