skim
English · C1 · (no translation)
I only had time to skim the report.
skim in real context
skim is a C1-level word in English meaning "" in this vocabulary set. Every word on LangOria comes with a real example sentence, so you meet skim the way native speakers actually use it — not as an isolated dictionary entry, but inside a living English sentence.
The example sentence for skim is: "I only had time to skim the report." (). Learning skim through example sentences helps you internalize English word order and collocations, so skim is ready the first time you actually need it.
Add skim to your C1 spaced-repetition review and it will resurface right before you are about to forget it — tomorrow, in three days, in a week. Combined with the rest of the English C1 vocabulary set, a daily 45–65 minute loop is the fastest proven path from first exposure to confident, natural use of skim.
About English C1
C1 is the advanced tier of CEFR. At C1 you can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions, use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes, and produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects. C1 is the level required by most top-tier universities and professional roles.
How to learn English C1
C1 takes 6-12 months on top of B2. Continue reviewing A1-B2 (5-minute daily) and add 50-100 new C1 words per week. Read English literature, academic papers, and long-form journalism; listen to English lectures and documentaries; and try writing 1000-2000 word essays on complex topics. By the end of C1 you should be able to read any English text (including academic papers) and express yourself with near-native precision.
Common questions about skim in English
What level is skim in English?
In LangOria's English deck, skim sits at the C1 level of the language's recognized ability ladder (CEFR for most languages, JLPT for Japanese, HSK for Chinese). At this level you learn skim alongside the highest-frequency words you actually need.
How do I memorize skim?
Rote repetition rarely sticks on its own. Learn skim inside its example sentence, say it out loud, and let spaced repetition bring it back at the right moments. The 45–65-minute daily loop is usually enough to anchor skim in long-term memory.
Where does the example for skim come from?
Every word — including skim — carries a real example drawn from the community-built Tatoeba sentence corpus: sentences written by native speakers, not synthetic textbook filler. That context is what makes skim memorable.
What should I learn after skim?
Cover the remaining words at the C1 level, then move up. LangOria schedules spaced reviews and frequency-ordered decks, so skim reinforces the rest of your C1 English vocabulary instead of standing alone.