I like what Kelly McGuire said in her interview at GlobalMaverick.org
I would define “fluency” as the ability to express your thoughts and feelings in a coherent manner. I don’t even think your grammar needs to be perfect so long as you’re able to get your message across and don’t stumble over every word. Having said that, I feel a wide vocabulary and the correct use of idioms and expressions is essential. Fluency in a language is much more than knowing how to order food at a restaurant or talking about the weather; you should also be able to talk in-depth about subjects you’re interested in and be able to argue your point in a discussion.
I can’t think of anything that I would add to that definition. Good job Kelly.
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