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Anon f8r Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Proficient / Proficiency / Fluent / Fluency in English

What should I write under the column of strength in an application form?

Proficient / Proficiency / Fluent / Fluency in English / the English language?

Thank you!!!
  

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If you are a proficient speaker, use 'fluent speaker of English'. If you are a proficient writer, use 'proficient writer of English'. In case both apply, say that you are a fluent speaker and proficient writer of English.

— Patrick Lockerby

  • If you are a proficient speaker, use 'fluent speaker of English'.
  • If you are a proficient writer, use 'proficient writer of English'.
  • In case both apply, say that you are a fluent speaker and proficient writer of English.
  • 'Fluency' is about the 'flow' of spoken language.
  • 'Proficiency' is skill and ability in anything.
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If you are a proficient speaker, use 'fluent speaker of English'.
If you are a proficient writer, use 'proficient writer of English'.
In case both apply, say that you are a fluent speaker and proficient writer of English.

'Fluency' is about the 'flow' of spoken language.
'Proficiency' is skill and ability in anything.
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Thank you, Patrick.
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