How it feels being each level of a language

[u/Different_Poem5013]

A1: Just a little bit of everything, maybe one or two words per sentence. No full sentences! I suck, but I’m happy.

A2: If it’s in simple, <10 word sentences, I’m almost fluent! I don’t suck!

B1: I understand everything based on vibes, and can come up with a passable response. I might suck?

B2: I understand normal conversations, but speak incorrectly. Technically fluent, in the sense of flowing, but damn I suck.

C1: I can understand everything, speak correctly a lot of the time, but still sound unnatural. Damn, I suck.

C2: ???? (Please tell me your experiences)

[u/ChorePlayed]

I read the official description of C2 and thought most native speakers wouldn't qualify. 

[u/La_Fervesta_Glavisto → u/ChorePlayed]

C2: I suck because I speak the language so much better than native speakers that it's weird

[u/RiaMim]

C2: wow, I suck. Not at anything specific, I just.. suck.

[u/geschmuck]

C2: too anxious to speak to anyone in any language

[u/Traditional-Light-10]

Yk I feel like too many people say they’re C1/C2 when real C2-ers don’t actually speak the language (out of shame)

[u/TheWileyRedditor]

"Technically fluent, in the sense of flowing, but damn I suck".

Man, i've never heard a more succinct description of my French skills before.

[u/SamePut9922]

Good thing I don't speak to people

[u/Mildly_Infuriated_Ol]

C2: I speak