proficiency
Proficiency refers to a high degree of skill, expertise, or competence in a specific area, usually acquired through training and practice. It is most frequently used to describe a person's level of ability in a language or a technical field.
Exemples
3 sur 5I am working on my proficiency in basic home repairs so I can fix things myself.
I am practicing to get better at fixing things around the house.
Evidence of proficiency in a second language is mandatory for this diplomatic role.
You must prove you can speak another language well for this official job.
His proficiency at video games is actually quite impressive to watch.
He is really good at playing video games.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'PRO' (professional) who is 'effiCIENT'—proficiency is what makes someone a professional.
Quiz rapide
Most international universities require international students to prove their English _______ before admission.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Exemples
I am working on my proficiency in basic home repairs so I can fix things myself.
everydayI am practicing to get better at fixing things around the house.
Evidence of proficiency in a second language is mandatory for this diplomatic role.
formalYou must prove you can speak another language well for this official job.
His proficiency at video games is actually quite impressive to watch.
informalHe is really good at playing video games.
The entrance exam measures mathematical proficiency among graduating seniors.
academicThe test checks how skilled students are at math.
The manager noted a lack of proficiency in using the new cloud software.
businessThe boss said the team wasn't skilled enough at using the new system yet.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
attain proficiency
to reach a certain level of expertise
proficiency test
an exam designed to measure skill level
functional proficiency
the ability to perform basic tasks in a skill
Souvent confondu avec
Efficiency is about doing things quickly without waste; proficiency is about how well you can do them.
Fluency is the smooth flow of communication; proficiency covers the entire mastery of a skill, including grammar and accuracy.
Notes d'usage
The word is almost always followed by the preposition 'in'. It is typically used in formal or neutral contexts to describe measurable skill levels.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use the noun 'proficiency' when they should use the adjective 'proficient'. For example, do not say 'I am proficiency in English'; say 'I have proficiency in English'.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'PRO' (professional) who is 'effiCIENT'—proficiency is what makes someone a professional.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin word 'proficere', which means to make progress, go forward, or be useful.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In the context of English language learning, 'Proficiency' often refers specifically to the C2 level of the CEFR scale.
Quiz rapide
Most international universities require international students to prove their English _______ before admission.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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