Why do I need Key Skills? 为什么我需要关键技能?

Key Skills are basic skills that affect everything else you do - they can help you achieve higher grades and do better at work. Because employers¹, colleges and universities value Key Skills, they can help you get into the job or course you want. Key Skills widen² your job choice now and they’ll give you flexibility³ in job and career moves throughout your life. They’re even pretty useful in your personal life!

关键技能是能影响到你做其它事情的基本技能——它们能帮助你获得更好的成绩，也可以使你在工作中有更好的表现。因为雇主、高等院校都重视关键技能，所以它们能帮助你获得你想要的工作或是希望学习的课程。关键技能还可以拓宽你的职业选择，并且使你在一生的工作和事业发展中更具灵活性。它们甚至对你的个人生活也是很有帮助的!

The six key skills are

六大关键技能是

communication 交流

information technology 信息技术

application of number 数字应用

improving own learning⁴ and performance 提高知识水平和自身表现

problem solving 解决问题

working with others 与他人一起工作

COMMUNICATION交流

Communication is about using your speaking, writing, listening and reading skills effectively for different tasks. You should be able to understand information and give a proper spoken or written response.

交流是指有效运用言谈、书写、倾听及阅读来完成各种任务。你应该能理解信息，然后做出适当的口头或书面回应。

Examples of communication skills:

交流技能的例子

summarizing information 概括信息

taking part in a discussion 参与讨论

writing different types of documents 写作不同文体材料

giving a short talk or presentation on a topic 对某个话题发表简短谈话或演说

reading and understanding different styles of writing 阅读、理解不同文体