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ESCO reuse: transversal

The English language. English is an official and working language of the EU.

English — the English language. English is an official and working language of the EU. 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: ability to comprehend spoken and written English and to speak and write in English, competent in English

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Frequently asked questions

What is English?

The English language. English is an official and working language of the EU.

What category of skill is English?

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

How transferable is English between industries?

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

Is English the same as ability to comprehend spoken and written English and to speak and write in English?

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

How can I learn English?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands English 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.