Complete the sentences with the followings words. Use each word only once.
1. The guide can be used an introduction to the hobby or as a means to (1 p.) up skill

2. My French is a bit (1 p.) .

3. It’s easy to (1 p.) up a language when you’re living in a country .

4. It took me a while to get the (1 p.) of all the features on my new camera.

5. The manager had to learn the (1 p.) before she was handed the responsibilities for all of the teams.

6. A new computer simulator teaches drivers how to (1 p.) a skid before they end up learning the hard way.

7. Alan has a (1 p.) for public speaking.