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Arabic

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Arabic language.

Arabic — the Arabic language. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: competent in Arabic, ability to comprehend spoken and written Arabic and to speak and write in Arabic

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Frequently asked questions

What is Arabic?

The Arabic language.

What category of skill is Arabic?

ESCO classifies Arabic under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Arabic between industries?

ESCO tags Arabic as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Arabic the same as competent in Arabic?

Yes — Arabic is also known as competent in Arabic, or ability to comprehend spoken and written Arabic and to speak and write in Arabic. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Arabic?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Arabic and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.