Collocation
learn a skill
Definition
to gain the ability to do something well through study or practice
'learn a skill' is a common English collocation. to gain the ability to do something well through study or practice
learn + a skill
“I want to learn a skill that can help me get a better job.”
Examples
- If you practice every day, you can _____ a skill quickly.
- She decided to _____ a skill online during the summer.
- He _____ a skill from his grandfather: how to fix bicycles.
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- It takes time to _____ a skill like public speaking.
- They are _____ a skill that will be useful at work.
- I’ve _____ a skill I never thought I could do—basic coding.
- You can’t _____ a skill overnight; it comes with repetition.
- By the end of the course, we had _____ a skill that made everyday tasks easier.
- She’s _____ a skill in her free time to prepare for a career change.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with