2901.0 - Census Dictionary, 1996  
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Contents >> Section One: 1996 Census Classifications >> Proficiency in English/Language - ENGP01

2nd Release

For each person this variable classifies their proficiency in English.

See also Proficiency in English (ENGP).

    Applicable to: All persons.
      Speaks English only
      1 - Speaks English only

      Speaks other language and speaks English
      2 - Very well
      3 - Well
      4 - Not well
      5 - Not at all

      Not stated
      6 - Not stated (language (LANP) stated, proficiency (ENGP) not stated)
      7 - Not stated (both language (LANP) and proficency (ENGP) not stated)
      8 - Overseas visitor
    Total number of categories: 8






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