Bert Van Opstal | DUTCH C2 - 5 native ENGLISH C1 - 3+ superior Can be regarded as my second native language since all my family members have english as their first official native language in Uganda. Spelling and writing proficiency learned during my school education and commonly used as the corresponding language in the majority of my projects. Assesment:
GERMAN B2- 2+ advanced Very advanced in speaking since Iearned as a child from watching a lot of german TV and vacations in Germany. During the first 10 years of my career mostly worked for German companies or contractors, many times in Germany. FRENCH A2 - 1 basic Language learned over 6 years during my school education. Although it is the second official language of my country of origin (Belgium) I used French professionally, sporadic, only during the last 5 years. In general I can understand conversations but have basic abilities to express myself in the language. For writing I use common tools like Google Translate. SWAHILI A1 - 0 novice Started to earn it recently. Since it is the second official language in my home country Uganda and commonly used in East-Africa. Learning with self education and regularly picking it up during conversations in Africa. |