日本語 Japanese Ask Questions Thread 6

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>>137
流暢 isn't often used in conversation, formal or informal.

Xさんは英語がお上手だとお聞きしましたが、(それは本当ですか？)
英語がお上手は伺いましたが、(それは如何でしょうか)？　

です instead of でしょう at the end sounds less intrusive, as you aren't implying you have a preconceived notion of the persons ability, are trying to test them, have an ulterior motive, etc. It's still slightly rude and omitting it would likely be the best maneuver in actually conversation with someone who is socially superior, which is probably what >>140 is trying to say