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English

transversal skills and competences

core skills and competences

mastering languages

English

language skills and knowledge

languages

English

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Description

The English language. English is an official and working language of the EU.

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ability to comprehend spoken and written English and to speak and write in English

competent in English

English

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

transversal skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

CONTACT ESCO
Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)