English skills or skill

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I've always seen the phrase " Excellent English skills " or " Strong communication skills", but I don't understand why not using singular " Skill" ?

If it has be plurals, then should I say " His English skills are very good." ?

Please help me to understand the above.

many thanks,

Lisa

BarbaraPA · Accepted Answer

Think of skill in listening/comprehending, skill in writing, and skill in reading. Those are several skills related to English or communication.

YoungBuddy · Answer

sarah88I've always seen the phrase " Excellent English skills " or " Strong communication skills", but I don't understand why not using singular " Skill" ?

If it has be plurals, then should I say " His English skills are very good." ?

Hey Lisa
Well, the term is " communication skills " since communication is not only about one skill, but it's a cluster of skills, for example
Preparing to listen, Encouraging the speaker to speak more, Being assertive, Accepting feedback...etc
The same applies on english, since English ,as a language, is about speaking, listening, writing and reading.
Clear enough

Sarah88 · Answer

I see, so I can say " Her English is good." or " Her English skills are good."  Right?

YoungBuddy · Answer

sarah88I see, so I can say " Her English is good." or " Her English skills are good." Right?

Yeah, right.

Anonymous · Answer

It is correct to say Éxcellent English Skills.
This is plural because It means that the person performs at an excellent level in the various English language skills
i.e. speaking (verbal skill)
listening
reading
writing .
Your phrase "' His English skills are very good"" has a similar meaning.

Ramshanehal · Answer

Yes d answer is correct and reallly helpful thanku so mch mam

K Shanthala Redd · Answer

Is the sentence

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Acc. to me it's wrong.

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