receptive skills
[/rɪˈsɛptɪv skɪlz/]
noun
habilidades receptivas
1. Language abilities that involve understanding and interpreting spoken or written communication without producing language output
Reading and listening are the primary receptive skills in language learning.
Ler e ouvir são as habilidades receptivas principais no aprendizado de idiomas.
2. The capacity to comprehend, process, and respond appropriately to incoming information or communication
Students need to develop strong receptive skills before they can effectively produce language.
Os alunos precisam desenvolver habilidades receptivas fortes antes de poderem produzir linguagem efetivamente.
In Brazilian educational systems, receptive skills are emphasized as foundational to language learning, particularly in English language teaching programs. The term is widely used in formal education and standardized testing contexts like TOEFL and Cambridge exams. In the USA, receptive skills are a core component of language curriculum standards and special education assessments.
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