Language Proficiency

adjective having knowledge or experience; familiar or acquainted with

preposition used with 'with' to indicate familiarity or knowledge in a particular subject or field

• He is conversant in multiple languages, making him an ideal candidate for the job.
• I'm not very conversant in the latest technology trends, so I rely on my colleagues to keep me updated.
• She's totally conversant with all the gossip going around school.
• Becoming conversant in a new subject is like unlocking a whole new world of knowledge.

adverb in a smooth and flowing manner; without hesitation or interruption

• She speaks fluently in multiple languages, making her a valuable asset in international business.
• I can't believe how fluently he can rap, it's like he was born to do it.
• She's so good at makeup, she can apply eyeliner fluently with her eyes closed.
• The river flowed fluently through the valley, as if it had a mind of its own.

noun the act of seizing and holding firmly

verb to seize and hold firmly

• She struggled to grasp the complex mathematical concept.
• I can't seem to grasp how to use this new software.
• I just can't grasp why he would do such a thing.
• The artist's work is so intricate, it's hard to grasp all the details at once.

noun a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a conjunction or proper punctuation

• The professor marked down the student's essay for using a comma splice.
• I got points deducted on my paper for a comma splice.
• My English teacher hates when we do comma splices in our writing.
• Using a comma splice is like mixing oil and water in your writing.

noun BICS

• BICS stands for Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills, which are the language skills needed for everyday social interactions.
• Learning BICS is important for being able to communicate effectively with others in casual settings.
• If you want to make friends easily, make sure your BICS are on point.
• Just like a building needs a strong foundation, language learners need to develop their BICS before moving on to more complex language skills.