Why “conversational” isn’t enough: translating casual employee fluency into measurable CEFR corporate business proficiency

In international recruitment and internal talent mobility, few terms are as misleading as “conversational fluency.” When reviewing resumes or conducting informal chats, HR managers frequently encounter candidates who speak casually, confidently, and with great ease. However, when those same employees are placed into high-stakes environments – such as delivering a C-suite presentation, negotiating a contract,…