reading and writing skills
noun phraseUK /ˈriːdɪŋ ənd ˈraɪtɪŋ skɪlz/
US /ˈriːdɪŋ ənd ˈraɪtɪŋ skɪlz/
The ability to read words and write words well.
The teacher helps us build our reading and writing skills every day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The basic abilities a student needs to understand texts and express ideas in writing.
Strong reading and writing skills help students do well in every subject.
3. The set of abilities tested in school language lessons.
The test checks children's reading and writing skills.
4. Skills used to read and write in everyday life, like forms and messages.
Adults need reading and writing skills to fill out job applications.