We typically think of literacy in terms of whether someone can read or not, and how well. However, it is good to have a more nuanced understanding of literacy.
According to the OECD, “Literacy is understanding, evaluating, using and engaging with written texts to participate in society, to achieve one’s goals, and to develop one’s knowledge and potential.
— from Skilled for life? Key Findings from the Survey of Adult Skills (p. .4). 2013
