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How to List Languages on Your Resume in 2025

By Nyquist Tech Resume Team•
Listing language skills on resume with Expertresume in 2025
Highlight your language skills with Expertresume | Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters from Unsplash

Introduction

Language skills open doors! Expertresume helps you showcase your language proficiency to stand out in 2025.

Rate Your Proficiency

Use clear proficiency levels: Native, Fluent, Advanced, Intermediate, or Basic. Be honest about your level. Expertresume's templates make it easy to display language skills professionally.

  • Use standard levels
  • Be honest about proficiency
  • Include certifications if any

Tip: Only list languages you can use professionally!

Format Language Skills

List languages in order of proficiency. Include: Language Name, Proficiency Level, and any relevant certifications. For example: 'Spanish (Fluent, DELE C1), French (Intermediate, DELF B2).'

  • Start with strongest language
  • Include certifications
  • Show practical usage

Pro Tip: Add context for each language!

Highlight Business Value

Show how your language skills add value. Mention if you've used them in business contexts, international projects, or client communications. Expertresume helps you highlight the business impact.

  • Show business usage
  • Link to achievements
  • Highlight cultural understanding

Challenge: Add 3 business examples for each language!

Conclusion

Showcase your languages with Expertresume! Click Create Now. What languages do you speak?

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