proficiency

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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 Germany, nobody gets citizenship without proving basic proficiency in the language of Nietzsche, Goethe and Steffi Graf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

But that also marks a clear transformation in culinary programming from emphasizing the development of proficiency to encouraging consumption.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

“By chance, have you been using any magic above your proficiency level?” asked the Town Uncle.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega