Description
Use situations and contexts to more fully grasp the meaning of what is said. Understanding the people involved and the situation, such as mood and setting, will allow for a more accurate interpretation because the interpreter will therefore be acquainted with the position of the speaker.
Alternative labels
perceive contexts
grasp the context
understand the context
perceiving context
comprehend the context
perceiving contexts
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Perceive the context is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Interpreter: Interpreters understand and convert spoken communication from one language to another. They retain considerable amounts of information, often with the aid of note-taking, and communicate it immediately after whilst keeping the nuances and stress of the message in the recipient language.
Optional skill
Perceive the context is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Perceive the context – ESCO
