B2nounlanguage
US/ˈfluː.ən.si/
UK/ˈfluː.ən.si/
the ability to speak or write a language easily and quickly, without stopping often
In context
Speaking every day is the fastest way to build fluency.
The IELTS speaking test scores fluency and accuracy separately.
Her fluency in Korean helped her get the job.
Words that go with fluency
verb + noun
- improve fluencyShadowing podcasts can improve fluency quickly.
noun + preposition
- fluency inThe job requires fluency in English and Japanese.
adjective + noun
- native-like fluencyFew adult learners reach native-like fluency.
noun + noun
- reading fluencyShort daily stories help children build reading fluency.
- fluency and accuracyTeachers try to balance fluency and accuracy in class.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She has a good fluency of English.Correct: She has good fluency in English.