Language on Resumé Forum

[kpadoreo]

Does anyone know how one should describe one's language proficiency on a resumé? I speak French very well, use it professionally, have lived in France and in Quebec, and have French Canadian family (so spoke it at home sometimes). However I have never taken a test to prove my language level (like Toefel for English). What are the common words one uses to describe language proficiency? Is there something specific for resumés so one can communicate their language proficiency accurately?

[cavalier1138]

I would classify yourself as fluent based on your description here. Without taking some form of test, the other designations I know are "proficient" (which is something less than fluent, but probably able to carry on a conversation/read a basic text) and "studied" (which just shows that you have spent time learning the language).

[BobBoblaw]

Just pick a level that best describes you: Basic, intermediate, advanced (or proficient), and fluent.

Be sure to specify spoken vs. written, as sometimes people are better or worse than one or the other.

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[Keilz]

Does anyone know how one should describe one's language proficiency on a resumé? I speak French very well, use it professionally, have lived in France and in Quebec, and have French Canadian family (so spoke it at home sometimes). However I have never taken a test to prove my language level (like Toefel for English). What are the common words one uses to describe language proficiency? Is there something specific for resumés so one can communicate their language proficiency accurately?

LinkedIn uses their term "professional working proficiency" which sounds like an accurate term for you.