literacy
gb/lˈɪtɚəsi/ us/lˈɪtɚəsi/
B1
Anglų
~ 5500
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
1
ability to read and write
The skill of reading and writing words and sentences.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone]'s literacy; basic literacy in [language]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'literacy' with 'literature'. 'Literacy' is the basic skill of reading and writing, while 'literature' refers to written works such as novels, poems, and plays. Another mistake is using 'illiteracy' when they mean 'literacy', which reverses the meaning.
Sinonimai
reading and writing skills (More descriptive phrase; less compact and less formal than 'literacy'.)
Antonimai
illiteracy (Direct opposite, meaning the lack of ability to read and write.)
Kolokacijos
basic literacy
|literacy skills
|adult literacy
|improve literacy
|literacy program
|literacy levels
Temos
education
|skills
|society
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The charity runs evening classes to improve adult literacy.
- Basic literacy is essential for finding a job and understanding official documents.
- Her strong literacy skills helped her succeed in every school subject.
- The government is investing in early childhood literacy programs.
- Children who enjoy books at home often develop better literacy at school.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Many people in this village have low literacy.
- The school helps students with their literacy skills.
- Good literacy is important if you want a better job.
- The teacher works hard to build literacy in her class.
- My brother joined a course to improve his literacy.
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
2
knowledge and competence in a field
The knowledge and skills you need to understand and use information in a special area, like money, computers, or media.
Vartosenos šablonas:
literacy in [field]; [type] literacy
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes think 'literacy' only means reading and writing. In modern English, it is also widely used for specific areas, like 'financial literacy' or 'digital literacy', meaning practical understanding in that area. Another mistake is saying 'knowledge about finance literacy'; instead, say 'financial literacy' directly.
Sinonimai
competence (Broad term for being able to do something well; not limited to understanding information, and does not highlight the 'understanding and using information' aspect as clearly as 'literacy'.)
Antonimai
ignorance (Highlights a lack of knowledge in a field, which is the opposite of having literacy in that field.)
Kolokacijos
financial literacy
|digital literacy
|computer literacy
|media literacy
|health literacy
|cultural literacy
Temos
education
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- Schools are adding courses to build students' financial literacy.
- Digital literacy is now essential for almost every office job.
- Media literacy helps people recognize false or misleading news online.
- The workshop aims to increase health literacy among older adults.
- Strong data literacy is becoming a key requirement in many industries.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Financial literacy helps people make good money choices.
- Many jobs today need basic computer literacy.
- Teachers want students to have good media literacy.
- Digital literacy is important when you work online.
- The class will improve your health literacy.
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
3
population level of reading ability
How many people in a country or group can read and write.
Vartosenos šablonas:
literacy among [group]; literacy rate in [place]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may use this population sense when they are talking about one person. For an individual, say 'his literacy skills are weak' rather than 'his literacy is low', which sounds more statistical or general.
Sinonimai
literacy rate (More explicitly statistical; often used when giving exact numbers or percentages.)
Antonimai
illiteracy rate (Focuses on the share of people who cannot read or write, the opposite side of population literacy.)
Kolokacijos
literacy rate
|high literacy
|low literacy
|raise literacy
|national literacy
|literacy gap
Temos
education
|statistics
|development
|politics
Pavyzdžiai
- Over the past twenty years, the country's literacy has increased dramatically.
- There is a significant literacy gap between urban and rural areas.
- International organizations track literacy to measure social development.
- Female literacy has risen, but it still lags behind male literacy in some regions.
- Improving national literacy is a key goal of the new education policy.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The government wants to raise literacy in rural areas.
- Literacy in this country is now very high.
- Low literacy can slow economic growth.
- They study literacy among young adults.
- The report shows changes in literacy over time.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
literacy
IPA
GB/lˈɪtɚəsi/
US/lˈɪtɚəsi/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
lit - er - acy (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (lit)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: literacy
- Plural: literacies, literacy
Žodžių šeima
Forms
literacies
noun
Core family
literate
adjective
Related words
literature
noun B1
literary
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
illiteracy
noun
illiterate
adjective
Posakiai
adult literacy
1/ədˈʌlt lˈɪtɚəsi/
fixed phrase
reading and writing skills of adults
How well adults can read and write, and programs that help them learn these skills.
Pavyzdžiai
- The city runs several evening classes to improve adult literacy.
- Adult literacy programs can change whole communities.
- Improving adult literacy is a key part of the national education plan.
basic literacy
1/bˈeɪsɪk lˈɪtɚəsi/
fixed phrase
simple reading and writing ability
The most simple level of reading and writing, enough for everyday life.
Pavyzdžiai
- The charity focuses on teaching basic literacy to adults.
- Basic literacy is still out of reach for many people worldwide.
- The course covers basic literacy before moving on to job skills.
basic literacy and numeracy
1/bˈeɪsɪk lˈɪtɚəsi ˈænd nˈumɚəsi/
fixed phrase
simple reading, writing, and math skills
The simple skills of reading, writing, and doing easy math problems.
Pavyzdžiai
- All children should leave primary school with basic literacy and numeracy.
- The project focuses on basic literacy and numeracy for rural communities.
- Employers expect workers to have at least basic literacy and numeracy.
computer literacy
1/kəmpjˈutɚ lˈɪtɚəsi/
fixed phrase
basic ability to use computers
Knowing how to work with a computer, for example using email, web browsers, and simple programs.
Pavyzdžiai
- Most office jobs today require some computer literacy.
- The community center offers classes to improve computer literacy.
- Her strong computer literacy made it easy for her to learn new software.
cultural literacy
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl lˈɪtɚəsi/
fixed phrase
knowledge of a culture's shared ideas
Knowing important stories, history, symbols, and habits of a culture so you can understand people in that culture.
Pavyzdžiai
- Living abroad for a year greatly improved her cultural literacy.
- Teachers argue that cultural literacy is as important as basic skills.
- The book explores what cultural literacy means in a globalized world.
digital literacy
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl lˈɪtɚəsi/
fixed phrase
ability to use digital technology
Knowing how to use computers, phones, and the internet in a useful and safe way.
Pavyzdžiai
- Digital literacy is now as important as traditional reading and writing.
- The training program focuses on basic digital literacy for older adults.
- Schools are working to close the digital literacy gap between students.
financial literacy
1/fɪnˈænʃəl lˈɪtɚəsi/
fixed phrase
ability to understand and manage money
Understanding money, prices, credit, and basic financial products so you can make good money decisions.
Pavyzdžiai
- The course is designed to improve financial literacy among college students.
- Good financial literacy can help you avoid debt and save for the future.
- Many governments promote financial literacy to protect consumers from scams.
health literacy
1/hˈɛlθ lˈɪtɚəsi/
fixed phrase
technical
ability to understand health information
Knowing how to read and understand health information so you can make good choices about your health.
Pavyzdžiai
- Low health literacy can lead to worse medical outcomes.
- Doctors are encouraged to use simple language to improve patients' health literacy.
- The campaign focuses on improving health literacy in disadvantaged communities.
information literacy
1/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən lˈɪtɚəsi/
fixed phrase
technical
skill in handling information
The skill of looking for information, checking if it is good and true, and using it correctly.
Pavyzdžiai
- University librarians teach workshops on information literacy.
- Strong information literacy helps students avoid unreliable sources.
- The report stresses the importance of information literacy in higher education.
literacy rate
1/lˈɪtɚəsi ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
percentage of people who can read
The number, usually a percent, that shows how many people in a country or group can read and write.
Pavyzdžiai
- The literacy rate has risen from 60% to 85% in two decades.
- Countries with higher literacy rates tend to have stronger economies.
- The report compares literacy rates across different regions.
literacy skills
1/lˈɪtɚəsi skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
a person's reading and writing skills
A person's ability to read and write well.
Pavyzdžiai
- The program is designed to build early literacy skills in children.
- Strong literacy skills are needed for success in most school subjects.
- Her literacy skills improved quickly after just a few months of tutoring.
media literacy
1/mˈidiə lˈɪtɚəsi/
fixed phrase
skill in understanding media messages
The skill of looking at news, ads, and social media and knowing what is true, what is opinion, and what is trying to persuade you.
Pavyzdžiai
- Media literacy helps people recognize fake news and misleading headlines.
- The school added a media literacy unit to its curriculum.
- Strong media literacy is essential in the age of social networks.