How would you define fluency? by Abbey Johnson https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5 en-us 2022-04-27 17:03:58 UTC 2022-04-27 17:09:21 UTC hello@padlet.com functional command of a language (the function can vary, and therefore fluency can vary) johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160770968 2022-04-27 17:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160770968 Able to fully understand the reading and writing of a specific language. Speaking is just 1/4 (25 percent) of being fluent in my opinion. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160771247 2022-04-27 17:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160771247 The ability to communicate with ease with native speakers in the target language. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160771515 2022-04-27 17:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160771515 For me, it would be when you are the closest you can be to a native speaker; you have no issues being understood and understanding everything around you; a level where you can teach the language to college students - I’d say this is maximum fluency. It can also be where you can still get meaning across and generally understand what’s going on around you - I’d say this is minimum fluency johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160771689 2022-04-27 17:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160771689 Being able to communicate with a native speaker in their language in detail on a wide variety of everyday subjects. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160771908 2022-04-27 17:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160771908 Being able to speak confidently in that language, as well as being able to have more complex discussions johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773135 2022-04-27 17:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773135 Being able to have a conversation with native speakers of the language I’m learning. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773265 2022-04-27 17:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773265 Being able to fully express thoughts, opinions, and statements in a language with at least 75% accuracy in grammar. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773455 2022-04-27 17:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773455 being able to read, speak, respond, and fully understand the language johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773618 2022-04-27 17:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773618 being able to carry on a conversation with ease johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773750 2022-04-27 17:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773750 being able to hold a conversation with a native speaker johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773858 2022-04-27 17:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773858 B2+ CEFR johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773981 2022-04-27 17:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160773981 i think fluency has 4 parts: there's the speaking part, reading part, listening part, and overall understanding part. i believe that in order for a person to say they are fluent in a language, they should have a good grasp on all 4 of these parts, even if they are stronger/weaker in certain areas. however, i do believe that overall understanding is the most important aspect since that effects the other parts of fluency greatly. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774119 2022-04-27 17:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774119 Ability to process and understand a foreign language and be able to converse in a smooth understandable matter. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774291 2022-04-27 17:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774291 Fluency is being able to talk without hesitation. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774465 2022-04-27 17:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774465 Fluency is being able to respond or interact with someone in another language in a fluid and natural manner. The other person should be able to fully understand what you said and your personality should be able to be reflected in your speech. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774563 2022-04-27 17:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774563 To be able to think in that language, and have a good portion of my thoughts be in that language. To be able to hold a conversation well, read, and write. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774727 2022-04-27 17:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774727 being able to adequately communicate in almost all daily interactions in that language johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774874 2022-04-27 17:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774874 A person is able to understand the language in every capacity, including reading, writing, speaking and listening. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774998 2022-04-27 17:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160774998 Being able to understand and respond in conversations johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775176 2022-04-27 17:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775176 Being able to hold conversations in the foreign language as easily as one does their own tongue. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775320 2022-04-27 17:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775320 The ability to speak the language as you would your first language. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775492 2022-04-27 17:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775492 Being able communicate in a language verbally and/or non-verbally at a conversational level. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775638 2022-04-27 17:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775638 Fluency is being able to understand and communicate in the target language. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775757 2022-04-27 17:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775757 I would define fluency as having the same proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing as a high school graduate native speaker. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775876 2022-04-27 17:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160775876 Being able to speak, read, and write, and understand the language that you are attempting to use. Being able to translate from that language to the other and during conversations being able to understand and respond in a normal time frame (not having to stop and think about the translations of what was said in the middle of the conversation). johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160776068 2022-04-27 17:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160776068 Being able to converse in a language without switching to your native language johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160776216 2022-04-27 17:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160776216 Being able to understand everything the teacher is saying to me and then being able to respond to everything she asks without hesitancy or asking them to repeat. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160776336 2022-04-27 17:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160776336 I see fluency as more of confidence in the language and I am always looking to improve my confidence in a variety of speaking situations. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160776661 2022-04-27 17:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160776661 Being able to speak the language smoothly and conversationally. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160776970 2022-04-27 17:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160776970 Full uninterrupted comprehension and reproduction of a language. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777127 2022-04-27 17:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777127 The ability to carry on conversations and express yourself as well or close to as well as you are in your first language johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777237 2022-04-27 17:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777237 Fluency is the ability to immerse yourself in a different language, gain the ability to produce and comprehend the language, but also the culture that comes with said language. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777357 2022-04-27 17:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777357 Being able to speak a language fast and casually johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777531 2022-04-27 17:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777531 Being able to hold your own in a conversation with a native speaker. Them being able to converse at their natural speaking speed and being able to understand it. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777652 2022-04-27 17:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777652 Being able to red and write in the language you are practicing and speaking comfortably with people from that nation. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777822 2022-04-27 17:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777822 Being able to switch to that language on the fly when it comes to speaking, reading, or writing. Also you don't sound like you're stumbling through it. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777943 2022-04-27 17:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160777943 Being able to fully comprehend a language’s context, grammar, syntax, and be able to completely implement it in the real world with native speakers johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160778133 2022-04-27 17:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160778133 Master proficiency in a language and understand ~90% of the language johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160778307 2022-04-27 17:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160778307 Being comfortable when speaking, and feeling you can convey exactly what you want without stopping to think much, or having to work around certain words or structures. johnsonan141 https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160778427 2022-04-27 17:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/johnsonan141/ydnp0cr57cru78x5/wish/2160778427