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Square Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Proficient in vs good at

1. She's proficient in two languages.
2. She's good at two languages.
Is there any difference in meaning between them?
Which one is better?
Thank you.
  

Top answer

They mean the same. 2 is better if you think your reader/listener won't understand a long word like 'proficient'.

  • They mean the same.
  • 2 is better if you think your reader/listener won't understand a long word like 'proficient'.
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They mean the same.

2 is better if you think your reader/listener won't understand a long word like 'proficient'.
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Squaredifference
'proficient' would be more impressive on a resume.

CJ

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