DEVELOPING LEARNERS’ ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FROM B1 TO B2 LEVEL: EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES

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This paper discusses effective strategies for improving learners’ English proficiency from the B1 (Intermediate) to the B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level within the context of English language teaching in academic lyceums in Uzbekistan. The study identifies key areas of development, including vocabulary expansion, communicative competence, grammar mastery, academic reading, and structured writing. The integration of digital tools, communicative approaches, and formative assessment practices is highlighted as essential for achieving B2-level outcomes. The findings demonstrate that a systematic, technology-supported, and student-centered instructional approach significantly accelerates learners’ progress.