B2 adjective ニュートラル

literacy

/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy refers to the ability to read and write, which is considered a fundamental foundation for learning and communication. In a broader sense, it also describes having competence or knowledge in a specific subject area, such as technology or finance.

例文

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1

Basic literacy is essential for reading recipes or following directions on medicine bottles.

The ability to read is needed for everyday instructions.

2

The NGO is working to improve adult literacy in rural areas where schools are scarce.

The organization is helping adults learn to read and write in the countryside.

3

My grandma has amazing emotional literacy; she always knows exactly how you're feeling.

My grandmother is very good at understanding emotions.

語族

名詞
literacy
副詞
literately
形容詞
literate
関連
illiteracy
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覚え方のコツ

Remember the 'LIT' in 'letters'. Literacy means you are 'lit' with the knowledge of letters!

クイックテスト

The rise of the internet has made digital _____ an essential skill for the modern workforce.

正解!

正解は: a

例文

1

Basic literacy is essential for reading recipes or following directions on medicine bottles.

everyday

The ability to read is needed for everyday instructions.

2

The NGO is working to improve adult literacy in rural areas where schools are scarce.

formal

The organization is helping adults learn to read and write in the countryside.

3

My grandma has amazing emotional literacy; she always knows exactly how you're feeling.

informal

My grandmother is very good at understanding emotions.

4

Standardized tests are often used to measure the literacy levels of primary school students.

academic

Exams check how well young students can read and write.

5

We are providing training to increase the digital literacy of our senior management team.

business

We are teaching our managers how to use modern technology.

語族

名詞
literacy
副詞
literately
形容詞
literate
関連
illiteracy

よく使う組み合わせ

literacy rate the percentage of people who can read and write
digital literacy the ability to find, evaluate, and communicate information through typing or digital media
financial literacy the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills
adult literacy the ability of adults to read and write at a level necessary to function in society
media literacy the ability to critically analyze and evaluate messages in various media forms

よく使うフレーズ

information literacy

the ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate and use it effectively

cultural literacy

the ability to understand and participate fluently in a given culture

health literacy

the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain and process basic health information

よく混同される語

literacy vs literature

Literature refers to written works like novels or poems, whereas literacy is the ability to read and write.

literacy vs literal

Literal means the exact or primary meaning of a word, while literacy relates to reading skills.

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使い方のコツ

Literacy is an uncountable noun. While it traditionally meant reading and writing, it is now frequently combined with nouns (e.g., computer literacy) to indicate expertise in a field.

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よくある間違い

Learners often confuse the noun 'literacy' with the adjective 'literary' (related to books) or use 'literacy' as an adjective instead of 'literate'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember the 'LIT' in 'letters'. Literacy means you are 'lit' with the knowledge of letters!

📖

語源

From the Latin 'litteratus', meaning 'educated' or 'learned in letters'.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun (cannot be pluralized in standard English) Often used with a specific modifier (e.g., 'digital', 'scientific') Commonly follows verbs like 'improve', 'increase', or 'promote'
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文化的な背景

High literacy rates are globally recognized as a key indicator of a country's economic and social development.

クイックテスト

The rise of the internet has made digital _____ an essential skill for the modern workforce.

正解!

正解は: a

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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