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soft skills

soft skills

Meaning of soft skills

personal and social abilities

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British English/sɒft ˈskɪlz/
American English/ə sɔft ˈskɪlz/
Russian transcription[ˈgʲibkʲije ˈnavɨkʲi]
soft skills
soft skills - гибкие навыки
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soft skills with Russian translation

soft skills usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Хорошие гибкие навыки помогают вам хорошо работать с другими в офисе.

Good soft skills help you work well with others at the office.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На собеседовании она говорила о своих гибких навыках, таких как коммуникация и работа в команде.

In interviews, she talked about her soft skills like communication and teamwork.

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soft skills belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

soft skillsгибкие навыки
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

soft skills synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between soft skills / interpersonal skills / communication skills / transferable skills / teamwork / leadership

🇬🇧English
soft skills

The general, umbrella term for interpersonal and personal attributes used at work.

B1Very Often

Employers often list soft skills such as communication and teamwork.

Работодатели часто указывают гибкие навыки, такие как коммуникация и работа в команде.

🇬🇧English

Emphasises direct person-to-person interaction and relationship skills.

B1Very Often

Good interpersonal skills help you build trust with colleagues.

Хорошие межличностные навыки помогают выстраивать доверие с коллегами.

🇬🇧English

Specifically about speaking, listening, writing and conveying information — a major component of soft skills.

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Strong communication skills are essential for customer service roles.

Сильные коммуникативные навыки необходимы для работы с клиентами.

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transferable skills

Skills that transfer between jobs or contexts; overlap with soft skills but emphasises portability.

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Transferable skills like problem-solving and communication help when changing careers.

Переносимые навыки, такие как решение проблем и коммуникация, полезны при смене карьеры.

🇬🇧English

The ability to work effectively with others — a specific soft skill within the broader category.

B1Often

Teamwork is important on project-based tasks.

Работа в команде важна при выполнении проектных задач.

🇬🇧English

Ability to guide and motivate a group — a specialised soft skill related to management roles.

B1Very Often

Leadership skills are required for supervisory positions.

Навыки лидерства требуются для руководящих должностей.

🇬🇧English

The ability to find solutions to problems; a practical, task-focused soft skill.

B1Very Often

Problem-solving is useful when workflows break down.

Умение решать проблемы полезно, когда нарушается рабочий процесс.

🇬🇧English

Ability to adjust to new conditions; a core component of soft skills.

B1Often

Adaptability matters when companies change processes quickly.

Адаптивность важна, когда компании быстро меняют процессы.

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emotional intelligence

Understanding and managing emotions in oneself and others; a specialised concept within soft skills.

B1Often

High emotional intelligence helps when giving feedback to colleagues.

Высокий эмоциональный интеллект помогает при предоставлении обратной связи коллегам.

🇬🇧English

Skill in planning and using time effectively; a specific soft skill.

B1Often

Good time management reduces stress and missed deadlines.

Хорошее управление временем уменьшает стресс и пропуски сроков.

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How to pronounce soft skills and what this word means

soft skills translation: гибкие навыки. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce soft skills

/sɒft ˈskɪlz/

soft skills translation

гибкие навыки

soft skills examples

Good soft skills help you work well with others at the office.

soft skills transcription

/sɒft ˈskɪlz/, /ə sɔft ˈskɪlz/

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soft skills meaning: what does it mean?

personal and social abilities

soft skills pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

soft skills is pronounced as /sɒft ˈskɪlz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

soft skills definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Good soft skills help you work well with others at the office. Translation: Хорошие гибкие навыки помогают вам хорошо работать с другими в офисе.

Is soft skills part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, soft skills (гибкие навыки) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is soft skills part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, soft skills (гибкие навыки) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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