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[quote=Anonymous]I just got a lead on a job where I can tick off all of the skill and experience related requirements. However, they also require "proficiency" in one of languages X, y or z (not fluency).

I grew up in country X. I became fluent and could have entered college in country X having passed the language exam required of all non-native speakers. Here's the problem:

A) this was a long time ago and without practice, skills and vocabulary have deteriorated.

B) As a result of chemo and radiation, my otic nerves are shot and I wear hearing aids. While I can hear, sometimes word distinction is a problem
In English. It will clearly be more of a problem with a foreign language.

C) For similar reasons related to chemo, cancer and surgery, speaking may be a bit problematic for some time.

D) While I can read language X well enough, since my only writing is short handed Internet/email writing to friends, I am not sure I would say I'm "proficient".

Go for it or just pass. It is an American organization, if that helps. [/quote]

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