literacy

Everyday

1. Literacy is the ability to read and write. tree →
2. Literacy is knowledge and skill in a certain area, such as computer literacy, money literacy or media literacy. tree →

In the lessons

School: «literacy lessons» (UK) for reading and writing; World Literacy Day; charities teach adults to read. Citizenship: media literacy helps you spot fake news. It tells the reader about skills for learning.

Examples

• We have literacy every morning. tree →
• Literacy helps people get good jobs. tree →
• Our class learns media literacy to spot fake news. tree →
• Financial literacy means understanding money. tree →
• The charity improves literacy in poor areas. tree →
• Digital literacy means using computers safely and well. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: literate (able to read and write); opposite: illiteracy, illiterate. Related to «letter».