I actually think the ability to converse and interview can be gifts, as well. Probably most people can learn to be adequate-to-proficient at conversing/interviewing, but there are some people who have an incredible gift for it.
I hear them and think, there's no way that's effortful study; that's a gift...
I disagree. We live in a rich laboratory environment of language, with tons of examples of how to do it right and do it wrong. All you have to do is observe, analyze, and apply.
I've been asked by adults for advice on how they could improve their communication skills. I give them a simple answer: read.
