proficiency

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Such seamless technologies teach us that repair and understanding is not our role and that such proficiency and knowledge is unnecessary.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Researchers found that Latino students faced myriad challenges, including immigration issues, English proficiency and unstable housing that is linked to their parents’ employment status.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"To gain proficiency in alpine skiing, you need a totally different snow cover," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The Toefl, used by U.S. universities to assess international applicants’ English-language proficiency, has faced rising competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

As with all other musical skills, there are many different levels and kinds of proficiency.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones