Language Skills
Speaking
Definition
The skills that give us the ability to communicate effectively. These skills allow the speaker, to convey his message in a passionate, thoughtful, and convincing manner.
Why is so important?
It allows us to form connections, influence decisions, and motivate change. Without communication skills.
How can we practice?
Read Aloud
learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org for explore different accents practicing speaking.
Duoling app explores different skills, emphasizing speaking.
Fluent U's is free and is applied to all the skills, you can speak through the microphone of the cellphone.
Reading
Definition
The ability of an individual to read, comprehend and interpret written words on a page of an article or any other reading material.
Why is so important?
By developing the reading skills, the readers can diversify their field of knowledge.
How can we practice?
Lingua.com provides different readings to practice including with a test about the reading.
Clilstore is a very useful tool to practice in all the languages.
ManyBooks.net provides a gallery of classic readings to practice.
Listening
Definition
The ability to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process.
Why is so important?
Good listening skills make workers more productive.
How can we practice?
For conversational englis, ellio.org
TED Talks for paying attention to the way that is sopken.
English Podcast availables on Spotify, iTunes or Anchor, there are free on each service.
Allow one to make sense of and understand what another person is saying
Writing
Definition
Include all the knowledge and abilities related to expressing ideas through the written word.
Why is so important?
Writing is the primary basis upon which one's work, learning, and intellect will be judged—in college, in the work place and in the community.
How can we practice?
Hemmingway App is one of the most popular apps to practice writing and analyzing a text.
Grammarly, special for essays and large text
Thesaurus has an arsenal of tools for writing and correct texts.
Readability-Score is useful for begginers in writing, analyzing their mistakes and how to improve.