practical reading skills
noun phraseUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈriː.dɪŋ skɪlz/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈriː.dɪŋ skɪlz/
The ability to read and understand things you use in real life.
She uses her practical reading skills to follow a recipe and read bus signs.
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2. The skills needed to read and understand everyday materials like forms, labels, and instructions.
The job requires practical reading skills to fill out order forms correctly.
3. The ability to find and use information from real-world texts such as menus, schedules, and notices.
His practical reading skills helped him read the train timetable without help.
4. Reading ability focused on real tasks rather than stories or school exercises.
The adult class teaches practical reading skills for work and daily life.