Examinarea efectelor atitudinii vorbitorilor în privința limbii engleze: O explorare contextualizată în rândul cursanților de la Institutul TVT

English proficiency is vital for the career success of technical and vocational trainees, yet factors influencing proficiency in technical contexts remain underexplored. This study examined the impact of behavioural, cognitive, and motivational attitudes on English proficiency among 46 Ethiopian technical vocational trainees, with a focus on potential gender differences. Data were collected through a quantitative survey and standardized language assessments. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that attitudes significantly predicted proficiency, with cognitive attitudes having the strongest influence. However, gender did not moderate the relationship between attitudes and proficiency. These results highlight the importance of fostering adaptive attitudes to enhance language proficiency among vocational learners. Despite aligning with previous research, the lack of gender-based interaction effects suggests the need for a more nuanced understanding of language acquisition processes. The findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions to support the development of career-oriented language skills in diverse learning environments.