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English (US)
I'm deficient in English skill. Does this sound natural?
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- English (US)
Unnatural
I'm not very good at English.
My English isn't very good.
I have a lack of English skill. (not often used in conversation, sounds intelligent)
Your sentence is correct, however it is unnatural. If you wanted to use "deficient", say:
I have an English skill deficiency. (sounds intelligent, not often used)
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