Learn English – lower skill level than proficiency

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I am looking for a noun which describes a lower level of skill than proficiency, a synonym for intermediate. A word that would fit in this context:

conversational …. in Greek

I am trying to say that I speak the language on an intermediate level

Any ideas?

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Try conversant, it literally means being able to hold a conversation (in a foreign language). The usage would be "I am conversant in Greek."

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversant

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Parsimonious. It's a ridiculously useful word. Wiktionary:

parsimonious ‎(comparative more parsimonious, superlative most parsimonious)

Using a minimal number of assumptions, steps, or conjectures.

Learn English – Noun for “person with intermediate skill”

In some professional organizations, the word "Journeyman" is used for someone who has passed their apprenticeship and able to complete work on their own, but are not necessarily masters yet.

EDIT: If you are seeking a skill level reference for learning material. This seems to be a standard:

For Beginner [programmers, developers, carpenters, chefs]
For Intermediate [programmers, developers, carpenters, chefs]
For Advanced [programmers, developers, carpenters, chefs]

You are asking for a word to replace "intermediate", but the more I think about it "intermediate" may actually be the word you need.

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