How is your English? What does that mean?And what are some proper answers? (2024)

FAQs

How to answer the question how is your English? ›

It means 'How good is your English?' or 'How well can you speak/understand English?' You can give all the usual answers such as 'Basic' 'Not very good', 'Not bad', 'OK', 'Fairly fluent' and so on.

You can describe your language skills as Basiс, Conversational, Fluent, or Proficient. Basic – you can communicate on simple topics or know some phrases in this language. Conversational – you can communicate on everyday topics with minor grammar or vocabulary mistakes but you can't write in this language.

Use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): The CEFR provides a standardized framework for assessing language proficiency. You can mention your level based on the CEFR scale, such as A1 (Beginner), A2 (Elementary), B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Upper Intermediate), C1 (Advanced), or C2 (Proficient).

Much to their surprise, I speak English very, very well. I am a very strong communicator.

When we say that someone 'speaks' a language fluently, we usually mean that they have a high level in all four skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Level C1 corresponds to users who can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. They can use language flexibly and effectively for all purposes.

Advanced: native, fluent, superior, proficient, highly developed, mother tongue, distinguished. Mid-range: professional, advanced, conversational, competent, upper-intermediate. Beginner: elementary, beginner, basic, low-intermediate, novice, limited working proficiency.

How to say 'my English is bad' without sounding impolite - Quora. I'm really sorry but | I'm still learning English and I'm not very good at it | I would appreciate it if you could [slow down a little/excuse my pronunciation/repeat what you just said].

“Your English is good” can be said with an emphasis that implies that it's really, really good, but uttered with a more hesitant tone and intonation, it can indicate that the person's English is OK, not bad, but not great.

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C2 – Advanced (Proficient)

At this level, you can understand the vast majority of English, spoken or written, that you encounter. Though you may make rare errors, your proficiency is near or equal to that of a native English speaker.

The concept of proficiency can help us to understand someone's ability to communicate effectively in English. If a person has a high level of proficiency, it means that they can hold complex conversations, use more sophisticated grammar and vocabulary, and express themselves in a variety of ways.

Proficient: A proficient language ability involves the ability to speak, read and write the language with minimal difficulty. Proficient speakers can hold a conversation with a native speaker easily but may need some things repeated or colloquialisms explained.