Success and struggles in English language proficiency: A close examination

Several elements shape language learners’ ability to achieve either high or low levels of English proficiency. However, these factors may change over time due to evolving educational trends, technological advancements, and shifting social movements and learner needs. Many studies have been conducted in order to identify and categorise the determinants of language development. This study investigates the key elements that contribute to both the contemporary development of high-level English language competence and those that hamper progress among secondary school students. This research provides insights that may help educators become aware of what improves language proficiency and what hinders it and challenges learners.

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Beyond Philology An International Journal of Linguistics Literary Studies and English Language Teaching
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2025-09-18
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https://doi.org/10.26881/bp.2025.3.05
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Second Language Learning and Teaching
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Success and struggles in English language proficiency: A close examination

Dorota Góreczna
Beyond Philology An International Journal of Linguistics Literary Studies and English Language Teaching
Second Language Learning and Teaching
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Success and struggles in English language proficiency: A close examination

Dorota Góreczna
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Abstract

Several elements shape language learners’ ability to achieve either high or low levels of English proficiency. However, these factors may change over time due to evolving educational trends, technological advancements, and shifting social movements and learner needs. Many studies have been conducted in order to identify and categorise the determinants of language development. This study investigates the key elements that contribute to both the contemporary development of high-level English language competence and those that hamper progress among secondary school students. This research provides insights that may help educators become aware of what improves language proficiency and what hinders it and challenges learners.

Beyond Philology An International Journal of Linguistics Literary Studies and English Language Teaching(22/3)
University of Gdańsk (PL)
Openalex Percentile: Top 74%
Second Language Learning and Teaching
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