036: Fluency vs Proficiency
- Author
- Olly Richards
- Published
- Thu 30 Jul 2015
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwillteachyoualanguage/episodes/036-Fluency-vs-Proficiency-e1eg9f
ManchesterAul asks (in an iTunes review): "What's the difference btw fluency and proficienncy? Do i consider myself fluent or proficient in my languages?"
In this episode:
- Why I dislike the discussion about fluency and proficiency
- Certain professions may require a proven proficiency level
- How I define fluency
- The world of language testing
- The difference between accuracy and fluency
- How you can lose a level in a language
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
- CEFR - Common European Framework of Reference
- Polyglot Workshops - regular workshops for language learners worldwide. Join us in London, UK, in November 2015
- Speaking Fluently on Facebook, fr
