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I am of the international upper class, the Swedish petit bourgeoisie of Jewish extraction with poor language skills, a conveyor of a few expressions and faces, with some intonation that combines ancient human experience with timely coquetry.
Erland Josephson

Meaning of "language skills" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

language skills  [ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ skɪlz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Language skills is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LANGUAGE SKILLS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of language skills in the English dictionary

The definition of language skills in the dictionary is the ability to use language.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LANGUAGE SKILLS


after-sales
ˈɑːftəˌseɪlz
Catskills
ˈkætˌskɪlz
Dales
deɪlz
Giles
dʒaɪlz
hills
hɪlz
Mills
mɪlz
piles
paɪlz
pills
pɪlz
sales
seɪlz
Scales
skeɪlz
Smiles
smaɪlz
spoils
spɔɪlz
tails
teɪlz
telesales
ˈtɛlɪˌseɪlz
textiles
ˈtɛkstaɪlz
Wales
weɪlz
Wills
wɪlz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LANGUAGE SKILLS

language
language barrier
language development
language laboratory
language school
languageless
langue
langue d´oc
langue de chat
langued
Languedoc
Languedoc-Roussillon
languescent
languet
languid
languidly
languidness
languish
languisher
languishing

WORDS THAT END LIKE LANGUAGE SKILLS

as old as the hills
battle of wills
Beverly Hills
Black Hills
Cheviot Hills
Chiltern Hills
communication skills
gills
ills
interpersonal skills
keyboard skills
management skills
no-frills
people skills
presentation skills
programming skills
Sills
social skills
soft skills
the hills

Synonyms and antonyms of language skills in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «language skills» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

Find out the translation of language skills to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of language skills from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «language skills» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

语言能力
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

habilidades lingüísticas
570 millions of speakers

English

language skills
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भाषा कौशल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المهارات اللغوية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

языковые навыки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

competências linguísticas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভাষা দক্ষতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

compétences linguistiques
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kemahiran bahasa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sprachkenntnisse
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

語学力
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

언어 능력
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kemampuan basa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kỹ năng ngôn ngữ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மொழி திறன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भाषिक कौशल्ये
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dil becerileri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

competenze linguistiche
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

umiejętności językowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мовні навички
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

competențelor lingvistice
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γλωσσικές δεξιότητες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

taalvaardigheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

språkkunskaper
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

språkferdigheter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of language skills

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LANGUAGE SKILLS»

The term «language skills» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.477 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LANGUAGE SKILLS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about language skills

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3 QUOTES WITH «LANGUAGE SKILLS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word language skills.
1
Thad Cochran
Scientific research and other studies have demonstrated that arts education can enhance American students' math and language skills and improve test scores which in turn increase chances of higher education and good jobs in the future.
2
Erland Josephson
I am of the international upper class, the Swedish petit bourgeoisie of Jewish extraction with poor language skills, a conveyor of a few expressions and faces, with some intonation that combines ancient human experience with timely coquetry.
3
Barbara Kruger
I think I developed language skills to deal with threat. It's the girl thing to do-you know, instead of pulling out a gun.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LANGUAGE SKILLS»

Discover the use of language skills in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to language skills and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills
"The most comprehensive book available on multisensory teaching, this widely adopted text shows educators how specific multisensory approaches can dramatically improve struggling students' language skills and outcomes in elementary through ...
Judith R. Birsch, 2011
2
Watch Your Words: The Rowman & Littlefield Language-Skills ...
Watch Your Words provides journalists with a ready reference tool for grammar and AP style as they tackle deadlines and bylines. This brief handbook uses straightforward examples that make it easy to consult and understand.
Marda Dunsky, 2011
3
A Modular Approach to Testing English Language Skills: The ...
As a context for how CELS was conceived, developed, constructed, validated and managed, the book traces the history of exams which have influenced CELS.
Roger Hawkey, 2005
4
English Language Skills: Student's workbook. Level 1
This resource covers language skills such as: writing personal details on a simple form; buying something at a shop; explaining symptoms to the doctor; talking about likes and dislikes; understanding simple directions; and reading a simple ...
Susan Boyer, 2009
5
Teaching Foreign-language Skills
The author ends each chapter of this new edition with questions for research and discussion—a useful classroom tool—and provides an up-to-date bibliography that facilitates further understanding of such matters as the bilingual ...
Wilga M. Rivers, 1981
6
Cursive Writing: A Language Skills Workbook
This activity workbook provides a creative and motivating format for learning manuscript writing. Good cursive writing comes with practice. These pages offer a sequential program of development and practice with examples for guidance.
Paula Corbett, 1999
7
The Guided Acquisition of First Language Skills
Shows the overwhelming evidence for language training and filial language learning.
Ernst L. Moerk, 2000
8
Modern Manuscript Writing: A Language Skills Workbook
This activity workbook is designed to give students practice in the formation of the letters of the modern manuscript alphabet.
Milliken Publishing, 1999
9
Introduction to Nursing Assisting: Building Language Skills
This book is written for students becoming certified nursing assistants.
Rita Frey, 1995
10
Current Trends in the Development and Teaching of the four ...
The accessible style and practical focus of the volume make it ideal for method courses on teaching the four language skills.
Esther Usó-Juan, Alicia Martínez-Flor, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LANGUAGE SKILLS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term language skills is used in the context of the following news items.
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Survey to assess maths, language skills of kids - The Times of India
NEW DELHI: In a bid to assess the learning achievement of schoolchildren, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Test your Welsh language skills with Spin to Win and you could win …
Test your Welsh language skills by playing 'Spin to Win' to be in with a chance of winning a pair of rugby tickets to Wales v Ireland on Saturday ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
3
Father, son dispute over language skills leads to shooting - The …
Española police say a 51-year-old man shot his son in the shoulder at their Santa Cruz home early Friday after they got into an argument over ... «Santa Fe New Mexican, Jul 15»
4
Talking to Your Baby Can Advance Their Language Skills
A new study shows that talking to your baby can increase their brain power and establish a firm base for their language skills, The Guardian ... «News Every day, Jul 15»
5
Chance to hone language skills
The fundamental mission of the Alliance Française of Saudi Arabia remains promoting the French language and the cultural diversity. «Arab News, Jul 15»
6
West Hartford Nepali School Teaches Language, Culture
Some speak Nepali frequently at home with their families, while others struggle with their language skills, particularly writing. "They shouldn't ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
7
Graduate Finance Assistant - French language skills
French language skills are essential due to the company's client base. The company makes extensive use of Excel spreadsheets as well as using Sage Line 50. «TARGETjobs, Jul 15»
8
CEO Roundtable: Are Spanish skills necessary to succeed in the …
Language skills are a great asset everywhere in customer service industries and especially in Miami, with our diverse population and great ... «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
9
Employers warn of 'skills emergency'
There was also a demand from industry for better language skills. Rod Bristow, UK president of education firm Pearson, said the survey showed ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
10
UK: Poorest children lag behind on language skills
Four out of ten of England's poorest boys start school without the language skills needed to learn. The poorest girls do not fare as badly as boys ... «World Socialist Web Site, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Language skills [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/language-skills>. Apr 2024 ».
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