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

In 2021, Rousseau also issued an apology over his lack of French proficiency.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

The languages they spoke, in rank of proficiency.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee