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management / ˈmænɪdʒmənt /nounthe act of organizing and scheduling time to complete tasks efficiently
Effective time management skills are essential for success in any profession.
planningschedulingorganization
education / ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃən /nounthe process of receiving or giving systematic instruction
Higher education is very important.
learningschoolingtraining
soft skills / sɔft skɪlz /nounSkills relating to personality traits, attitudes and behaviours rather than formal or technical knowledge
Soft skills are important skills that help us work well with others.
interpersonal skillspeople skills
communication / kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən /nounthe imparting or exchanging of information or news
Good communication is essential for teamwork.
conversationcorrespondencediscussion
The capacity to do something
He has the ability to communicate effectively.
skilltalent
essential / ɪˈsɛnʃəl /adjectiveabsolutely necessary or required
Water is essential for survival.
necessaryvitalcritical
require / rɪˈkwaɪər /verbTo need or demand
The recipe requires eggs and milk.
necessitatedemand
To examine something methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it
Students learn to analyze data.
assessevaluateinterpret
problem-solving / ˈprɒbləm sɒlvɪŋ /nounThe process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues
They include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management.
critical thinkingdecision-makinganalytical skills
encourage / ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ /verbTo give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)
Teachers encourage students.
motivateinspiresupport
To be of importance; to have significance
Let's explore why these skills matter in schools.
importantsignificant
prepares / prɪˈpeərz /verbTo make (someone or something) ready for something
This experience prepares them for the workplace.
equipstrainsreadies