Shaping Identities through the Transformative Effect of EFL Learning

This research aims to contribute to the field of language learning with providing a deeper understanding of how the English language could influence the professional identity of a group of five students of a BA in English at a University in the Southeast of Mexico. The collection of data was carried through semi-structured interviews to explore the phenomenon of identity construction in depth. The findings are divided into four categories that emerged from the analysis: Background information, English perceptions, Professional Identity and Culture. Overall, various factors that influenced the participants’ identities were discovered, along with the deficiency of the Mexican educational system when it comes to teaching languages. Additionally, the potential benefits for the participants’ lives due to its proficiency in English are presented.