Skills

Question 1

Vocabulary about skills

Answer 1

It’s an important skill.
Riding a bike, using a computer, active listening

I like to learn new skills.

I have a lot of skills.

The skill of a teacher is being able to listen (unct.)
- the ability to do something well

Expertise, ability, proficiency
Messi has a lot of skill when it comes to football.

Question 2

Collocations about skills

Answer 2

I have good… skills
I am skilful.

I’m skilled at cooking
I’m adept at cooking
I’m a dab hand at…
I need to hone my cooking skills. - to perfect, improve
I need to master the skill of…

Question 3

What skills do you have?

Answer 3

21st century skills
Soft skills (how you do it)
Problem solving - troubleshooting
Creativity
Teamwork
Negotiating
Interpersonal skills
Communication
Motivating
Leadership
Active listening

Hard skills (what you can do)
Using a computer
Designing a website
Product knowledge

Question 4

What skills did you learn as a child?

Answer 4

I learnt how to walk, write,…

Question 5

What skills will young people need in the future?

Answer 5

Skills