Native Proficiency
Native Proficiency The definition of "proficient" according to the dictionary is "highly progressed in an occupation, art, or field of study. The term "proficient" in terms of language consequently refers to a speaker who, while exceptionally competent in the use of a language, utilizes it more formally and less naturally than a native or fluent speaker. Dual Language Proficiency Someone with this level of language fluency either grew up speaking it as their first language or has been using it for a very long time. They don't have an accent at all. "Native English" or "Bilingual English & Spanish" are acceptable phrases. Expertise that is either native or bilingual is ranked 5 on the scale. At this level, a person is described as follows: • has a speaking ability comparable to that of an educated native speaker; • is able to comprehend fully all speech patterns understandable to a native listener with a high level of educat...