NEW TENDENCIES IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES AT TERTIARY LEVEL by E. N. Solovova

“…The main problem lies in the lack of transparent and clear-cut system of expectations for the level of language proficiency for graduate students. The number of credits for the FL course at some universities is reducing, while the expectations are growing. …”
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Problems Encountered by International Students in Turkey in Accounting Education and Solution Suggestions: A Qualitative Study by Arif Gümüş

“…This study highlights the importance of mathematical and language proficiency for foreign students in understanding accounting courses and proposes solutions, such as combining traditional teaching methods with practical applications. …”
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Professional development for faculty in Uzbekistan by Tina A. Coffelt, Jacek A. Koziel, Jacek A. Koziel

“…This manuscript informs future collaborators on successful procedures, such as training models and virtual delivery, and opportunities for improvement, including English language proficiency, eligibility standards, and emphasizing research ethics.…”
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Identification des raisons de non-fréquentation des centres d’aide en français du postsecondaire au Québec by Isabelle Cabot, Stéphanie Facchin

“…Despite that, language proficiency remains globally problematic and, more specifically, teachers report advising students to seek support in French from ASC, but many of them do not attend. …”
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Hackathon in Differentiated English for Specific Purposes Instruction of Information Technology Students by Oksana Synekop

“…They were divided into two experimental groups and differentiated according to the social roles and the level of English language proficiency. Sensory, interactive and graphic scaffolding as the temporary assistance was integrated in the educational process. …”
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Effects of Thematic Curriculum on Learners' Acquisition of English Skills in Selected Primary Schools of Nkuringo Town Council Kisoro District-Uganda. by Niyizi, Winfred

“…The research has three primary objectives: first, to assess the level of English skills acquisition among students in schools implementing the thematic curriculum; second, to compare these skills with those of learners in schools utilizing traditional curriculum methods; and third, to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the thematic curriculum in promoting English language proficiency. A mixed-methods approach collected data from a diverse sample of students and educators across various educational institutions. …”
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An Analysis of How Mother Tongue(L1) Affects Teaching and Learning English Language(L2) in Schools in Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council Kasese District. by Kule, Josephat

“…The researcher investigated how the mother tongue influences learners' performance in written English, the effects of the mother tongue on their performance, and strategies to reduce its impact on English language proficiency in Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council schools. …”
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Combining CEFR and 4C CLIL Frameworks for Principled Literature in Language Teaching by Jeremy Redlich, Steven Pattison

“…We outline pedagogically sound steps for creating global learning objectives and activities that engage students of varying motivations and language proficiency levels. The organization of CEFR Can-do statements into the 4C framework is presented. …”
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What do nursing students need in learning English? by Ami Pradana, Wisma Yunita, Irma Diani

“…In addition, the analysis results of target situation show that; 1) most students learn English for looking for jobs; 2) the most needed language proficiency components were vocabulary mastery, speaking and listening skill; 3) the materials needed in each language skill and knowledge were the materials that were related to nursing activities and job; 4) almost all of the topics were needed by nursing students such as giving information on treatment plans or diagnosis. …”
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Chunking a Transcription of a Lecture to Help Students at EAP Courses Improve their Listening Comprehension Skill(S) by Janusz Badio

“…The official requirement for English language proficiency is typically determined by a student’s scores in the four language skills. …”
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Dansk Kan Kan tosprogede elever være ordblinde? by Hatice Filikci

“…Thus, bilingual students' reading difficulties are primarily represented and problematized in relation to Danish language proficiency and reading comprehension, rather than as dyslexia-related difficulties. …”
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Developing pre-service teachers’ intercultural communication competence: Learning through extracurricular informal digital learning of English by Nur Arifah Drajati, Lynde Tan, Surya Agung Wijaya, Agustina Tyarakanita

“…Intercultural communication and language proficiency have become increasingly essential in preparing Indonesian EFL pre-service teachers (PSTs) for cultural diversity. …”
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Language Interference in Arabic Learning: A Case Study of Islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia by Muhamad Solehudin, Yusuf Arisandi

“…It focuses on identifying the forms of interference, analyzing their impact on students' Arabic language proficiency, and developing strategies to mitigate these challenges. …”
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Student perceived effectiveness of task-based instructional design of data-driven synonym learning featuring “mini-lecture” by Yang Yingying, Chen Lin, Tian Xumin

“…Task complexity and language proficiency seemed unrelated to learner perceptions. …”
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Unveiling engineering students’ challenges and coping strategies in English-medium instruction: a Q methodology study by Vararin Charoenpornsook, Athip Thumvichit

“…The study highlights the need of student orientations, customized teaching methods, and course content that is appropriate for students’ background and language proficiency. Enhancing interactions between Thai and international students is recommended to promote a supportive learning environment. …”
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Speaking unplugged, or what to do to get ESL students chatting (from a teaching experience at a technical university) by Ekaterina N. Karakozova, Yuliya S. Perevezentseva

“…This article analyzes the possibilities of such an interactive method as free-speaking activity in English classes with a group of students for whom verbal communication was not of interest due to the inability to listen to the interlocutor, differences in the level of language proficiency, and psychological incompatibility with people involved in communication. …”
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STUDENTS' PROFICIENCY IN IDENTIFYING PRONOUNS IN ENGLISH SENTENCES: A STUDY OF SMA SWASTA CERDAS BANGSA by Sempa Perangin-angin, Triana Lestari, Clara Puspita, Risa Umami, Edward Panggabean, Doni Efrizah

“…These findings highlight the need for targeted teaching strategies, such as explicit grammar instruction and contextualized exercises, to enhance students' grammatical competence and overall language proficiency.…”
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The Methodological Algorithm of Forming Multimedia Foreign Language Communicative Competence of Secondary School Students by Akmaral Rakhman, Dana Shayakhmetova, Zhanar Kulekenova, Elmira Gerfanova, Aliya Ayazbayeva

“…The implementation of this methodology resulted in significant improvements in students' foreign language proficiency, intercultural communication skills, and their ability to effectively use multimedia tools for self-directed learning and collaboration. …”
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University Students’ Needs and Educators’ Strategies: A Mixed-Methods Study on Ideal Learning Environments by Shahida Nurmatova, Mohammed Yaseen Abdulqader, Osman Abdulkadir Ahmed

“…Some of those key aspects of building an ideal learning environment include students’ educational needs, language proficiency, and motivation. Also, instructors and students usually have differing perspectives regarding this matter. …”
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Exploring symbolism in Hu Ru Gui by Malaysian Chinese writer Dai Xiaohua among Chinese tertiary students by Shi Shao Hua, Revathi Gopal

“…The students were at the advanced level of English language proficiency. An interview protocol was applied as an instrument to collect data from a semi-structured interview. …”
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