collocation · formal
skill acquisition
/skɪl əˈkwɪzɪʃən/SKILL ac·QUI·si·tion
the process of gaining or developing a new skill
Examples
“Language classrooms should focus on skill acquisition rather than only grammar drills.”
“Rapid skill acquisition is crucial in vocational programmes.”
“Technology can accelerate skill acquisition when used properly.”
Band 8 sentence
“Effective apprenticeships combine theoretical study with on-the-job training to facilitate rapid skill acquisition.”
Collocations
- rapid skill acquisition
- promote skill acquisition
Word family
Common mistakes
We need to skill acquire quickly.→We need to acquire skills quickly.
skill acquisitions are important.→skill acquisition is important.
Say it for a higher band
5learn skills→6acquire skills→7+skill acquisition
Synonyms
learning
Easily confused
acquiring skills
“Acquiring skills quickly can be a competitive advantage.”
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