Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with skill in British Collocation
skill
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
basic/advanced
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
good
Have you got excellent communication skills and a thirst to succeed?
necessary
He also taught me key skills such as looking backwards for long periods while cycling.
new
I enjoyed planning the trip and feel I have learnt new skills from the experience.
of a particular type
Interpersonal skills should include the ability to communicate in non-technical terms.
that can be used in different situations
We’re looking for candidates who have transferable skills, such as the ability to work in a team.
in a particular subject
These courses were aimed at adults who want to improve their literacy skills.
with computers
It is important that you develop programming skills through this module.
for teaching and studying
Refresher courses are available for existing teachers to upgrade their teaching skills.
for dealing with people
He has good negotiation skills and shows the ability to work with a range of peers.
physical
Elliot’s fine motor skills improve all the time, but slowly.
with this new scheme, we aim to improve the basic skills of over a million adults.
She recommended that I should attend a course on presentation skills.
get or have a skill
E-learning is an effective and efficient method of acquiring a new skill.
develop a skill
I’ll be back in September to hone the skills learnt in the course.
use or show a skill
The school team will be practising their rugby skills with our coaches and players.
test a skill
We fully assess your skills and experience to ensure you get the assignment that suits you best.
need skill
All this work requires great skill if you are going to get it right.
lack a skill
Fifty per cent of children start school lacking the vital skills that are needed to start learning.