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Th' babel system is derived frae Wikipedia's Wikipedia:Babel, which defines th' level ay th' languages a specific wiki user speaks. Leid brigadiers ur free tae show thair ain level upon joining, bit kin wantae uise th' explanation belaw as a guideline.
Ither than a brigadier's ain choice, it is aye possible tae request someone's babel level tae be corrected, thro' Guestbook or an admin's message dyke. Thes is tae make th' babel levels consistent amang uir users an' tae be mair representatife tae fowk fa request translations ur corrections.
Babel level 0[]
- Ye dinnae spick th' leid.
- Yer nae dead good enaw fur babel level 1.
Note: unless no translator for a language is present, you do not need to put your name with babel = 0 in w:Template:WLB.
Babel level 1[]
- Ye hae basic knowledge of th' leid
- Gin reading an airticle, ye will understand the outline/basic idea.
- Ye ar able ti git a message ower and repone til semple questions.
- Ye can no screive richt airticle in th' leid.
Babel level 2[]
- You have a good understanding and a decent vocabulary.
- You will understand the basic idea and a fair amount of details of an article.
- You can write in this language, but will make mistakes against grammar, spelling, syntax.
- You will most likely have trouble writing in an encyclopedic style.
- You can translate most articles, with the help of a dictionary where needed.
Babel level 3[]
- You are fluent in the language.
- You understand any non-technical topics without a lot of effort.
- You may make minor mistakes against grammar, spelling, syntax.
- You regularly don't understand colloquialisms and idioms (unless frequently used).
- You are able to write encyclopedic articles.
Babel level 4[]
- Your proficiency is similar to that of an educated native speaker.
- You will not (seldom or never) make mistakes against grammar, spelling, syntax.
- You may not understand some colloquialisms.
- You do not need a dictionary, unless maybe to understand technical articles.
Babel level 5[]
- You have a high proficiency as well as understand technical language.
- You use this language for your profession (interpreter, translator, teacher).
Note: you are highly probable to be asked if this is legit, if you indicate this babel level.
Babel level N[]
- You are a native speaker of the language.
- You have a thorough grasp of the language, including colloquialisms and idioms.
- You use/have used the language every day.