English test by Tallinn Learning

Soft skills and hard skills

teamwork, problem-solving, proficient in, familiar with

This topic has 15 questions at level A2 on key words and typical phrases. Each answer comes with a short explanation, and you get a review of your mistakes at the end. Module goal: write a clear CV and answer questions from recruiters and hiring managers with confidence.

Sample questions with explanations

  1. Which one is a hard skill?

    • Communication
    • Flexibility
    • ✓ Python
    • Teamwork

    Hard skills are technical: languages, tools, frameworks.

  2. Which one is a soft skill?

    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
    • ✓ Problem-solving
    • SQL

    Soft skills are about how you work and communicate.

  3. I’m proficient ___ JavaScript and TypeScript.

    • at
    • ✓ in
    • on
    • with

    “Proficient in” = very good at.

Words and phrases (8)
soft skills
people and communication skills
hard skills
technical skills you can measure
teamwork
working well with others
problem-solving
finding solutions
time management
using your time well
proficient in
very good at something
familiar with
you know something a little
hands-on experience
real experience of doing something