His proficiency in foreign languages allowed him to host at television shows notable celebrities visiting to Hungary from the western side of the iron curtain.

An overwhelming number of Najd School graduates excel in higher education because of their proficiency in foreign languages.

As a youth, Wallis had great energy and an indomitable will, and despite his speech impediment he acquired considerable proficiency in foreign languages, an accomplishment which stood him in good stead during the course of his career.

Some strong positives that have been identified in studies of military brat populations are a high occurrence of very resilient personalities, exceptional social skills, a high level of multicultural or international awareness, proficiency in foreign languages, and a statistically very strong affinity for careers that entail service to others.

They are used in the advanced placement examination system, are being expanded in the College Board's Scholastic Assessment Test and Pacesetter programs, and are used in some parts of the New York Regents system - for example, for demonstrating proficiency in foreign languages and writing.