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B) Skills and competencies

Good knowledge and use of language²

Good knowledge and use of the domestic language is the ability of
expression and interpretation of concepts, thoughts, emotions, oral or written,
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as well as the ability to research, collection and process of written information.
This means:
• Ability to read and understand the presented information in a
variety of forms (e.g. text, charts, maps, tables)
• To exchange information using a wide range of technologies linked
with information and communication (e.g. phone communication, email,
computers), recognizing the environment in which the communication takes
place adapting oral or written speech.
• Ability to present a complete written report production, arguing on
a topic, presentation of a subject to the audience, research and editing
information about as subject, locating and highlighting important data.

In the working environment, this skill is important in order to be
trusted to carry out responsibilities, to be effective in communicating with
colleagues and clients and acting for work promotion.

Foreign language skills³
Knowledge of foreign languages concerns the ability to understand,
express and interpret concepts, thoughts, feelings, facts and opinions in both
oral and written form (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in languages
other than the domestic. This skill requires the continued and effective use of
foreign languages, which is not always consistent with the possession of
relevant degrees. This in practice means:
• Understanding of foreign languages texts and spoken words as well
as conversation and expression in writing, either daily or about a job, interests
or other special issues.
• Intercultural understanding which means knowing and
understanding some things about the habits and behaviours of people of other
nationalities.
• Ability to work with people from other cultures
PART 1 In the working environment, this skill is particularly important as the
growing extroversion of businesses and organizations implies cooperation,
transaction and networking with organizations from other countries. Also,
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having the ability to communicate in foreign languages can be useful of the
benefits of free movement in the EU or work in a wider geographical context.

²E-stadiodromia.eoppep.gr Article: Basic skills and how to Develop them. Personal file of career designing
³linguagreca.com/blog/2014/02/advantages-foreign-language-skills
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