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| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
| [[Latin]] ''loquac''-, ''loquax'', from ''loqui'' to [[speak]] | | [[Latin]] ''loquac''-, ''loquax'', from ''loqui'' to [[speak]] |
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1663] | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1663] |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1: full of excessive talk : wordy | | *1: full of excessive talk : wordy |
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| '''Fluency''' (also called volubility and '''loquaciousness''') is the property of a [[person]] or of a system that delivers [[information]] quickly and with [[expertise]]. | | '''Fluency''' (also called volubility and '''loquaciousness''') is the property of a [[person]] or of a system that delivers [[information]] quickly and with [[expertise]]. |
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− | Fluency is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_language_pathology speech language pathology] term that means the smoothness or [[flow]] with which [[sounds]], syllables, [[words]] and phrases are joined together when speaking quickly. "Fluency disorders" is used as a collective term for cluttering and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuttering stuttering]. Both disorders have breaks in the [[fluidity]] of [[speech]], and both have the fluency breakdown of repetition of parts of speech. Fluency disorders are most often [[complex]] in nature and they tend to occur more often in boys than in girls. | + | Fluency is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_language_pathology speech language pathology] term that means the smoothness or [[flow]] with which [[sounds]], syllables, [[words]] and phrases are joined together when speaking quickly. "Fluency disorders" is used as a collective term for cluttering and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuttering stuttering]. Both disorders have breaks in the [[fluidity]] of [[speech]], and both have the fluency breakdown of repetition of parts of speech. Fluency disorders are most often [[complex]] in nature and they tend to occur more often in boys than in girls. |
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− | Language fluency is used informally to denote broadly a high level of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_proficiency language proficiency], most typically [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_language foreign language] or another learned language, and more narrowly to denote fluid language use, as opposed to slow, halting use. In this narrow sense, fluency is [[necessary]] but not sufficient for language proficiency: fluent language users (particularly uneducated [[native]] speakers) may have narrow [[vocabularies]], limited [[discourse]] strategies, and inaccurate word use. They may be illiterate, as well. Native language speakers are often incorrectly referred to as fluent. | + | Language fluency is used informally to denote broadly a high level of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_proficiency language proficiency], most typically [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_language foreign language] or another learned language, and more narrowly to denote fluid language use, as opposed to slow, halting use. In this narrow sense, fluency is [[necessary]] but not sufficient for language proficiency: fluent language users (particularly uneducated [[native]] speakers) may have narrow [[vocabularies]], limited [[discourse]] strategies, and inaccurate word use. They may be illiterate, as well. Native language speakers are often incorrectly referred to as fluent. |
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− | Fluency in [[English]] is basically one’s [[ability]] to be [[understood]] by both native and non native [[listeners]]. A higher level would be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilingual bilingual], which indicates one is native in two languages, either having learned them [[simultaneously]] or one after the other. | + | Fluency in [[English]] is basically one’s [[ability]] to be [[understood]] by both native and non native [[listeners]]. A higher level would be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilingual bilingual], which indicates one is native in two languages, either having learned them [[simultaneously]] or one after the other. |
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| In the sense of proficiency, "fluency" encompasses a number of related but separable skills: | | In the sense of proficiency, "fluency" encompasses a number of related but separable skills: |
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| *[[Speaking]]: the ability to produce speech in the language and be [[understood]] by its speakers. | | *[[Speaking]]: the ability to produce speech in the language and be [[understood]] by its speakers. |
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− | To some extent, these [[skills]] can be acquired separately. Generally, the later in [[life]] a learner approaches the [[study]] of a foreign language, the harder it is to acquire [[receptive]] (auditory) [[comprehension]] and fluent production (speaking) skills; however, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Period_Hypothesis Critical Period Hypothesis] is a hotly [[debated]] topic. For instance, reading and writing skills in a foreign language can be acquired more easily after the primary language acquisition period of [[youth]] is over. | + | To some extent, these [[skills]] can be acquired separately. Generally, the later in [[life]] a learner approaches the [[study]] of a foreign language, the harder it is to acquire [[receptive]] (auditory) [[comprehension]] and fluent production (speaking) skills; however, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Period_Hypothesis Critical Period Hypothesis] is a hotly [[debated]] topic. For instance, reading and writing skills in a foreign language can be acquired more easily after the primary language acquisition period of [[youth]] is over. |
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− | [[Studies]] in the assessment of [[creativity]] list fluency as one of the four primary elements in creative [[thinking]]. The others being [[flexibility]], originality and elaboration. Fluency in creative thinking is seen as the ability to think of many diverse [[ideas]] quickly.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loquacious] | + | [[Studies]] in the assessment of [[creativity]] list fluency as one of the four primary elements in creative [[thinking]]. The others being [[flexibility]], originality and elaboration. Fluency in creative thinking is seen as the ability to think of many diverse [[ideas]] quickly.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loquacious] |
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| [[Category: Languages and Literature]] | | [[Category: Languages and Literature]] |