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What are English Proficiency OKRs?
The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for English Proficiency. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect English Proficiency OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards

Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
English Proficiency OKRs examples
We've added many examples of English Proficiency Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to advance my proficiency in spoken English
ObjectiveAdvance my proficiency in spoken English
KRWatch and summarize 10 TED Talks in English each month
Write a brief summary for each TED Talk
Select 10 TED Talks in English to watch
Watch each selected TED Talk in full
KRRecite a new English poem flawlessly every week
Practice reciting the poem out loud
Read and interpret the poem daily
Select a new English poem every week
KREngage in English language conversation for 30 minutes daily
Join online communities for English language learners
Attend local English speaking clubs
Start daily English conversation with a friend
OKRs to enhance English reading proficiency and comprehension
ObjectiveEnhance English reading proficiency and comprehension
KRAttain 85% accuracy in comprehending and interpreting 10 English essays
Read and summarize 10 English essays daily
Join online English interpretation forums
Analyze pointers from essay comprehension guides
KRAttend 3 English grammar workshops to improve understanding of sentence structures
Actively participate in each workshop
Research available English grammar workshops
Register for three chosen workshops
KRComplete 4 English novels of varying genres to broaden vocabulary
Read and note down new vocabulary
Select four English novels from different genres
Create a reading schedule to manage your time
OKRs to improve proficiency in spoken and written English
ObjectiveImprove proficiency in spoken and written English
KRDeliver 3 presentations in English successfully demonstrating fluency and confidence
Practice presentations using clear and confident English
Draft, edit, and finalize scripts for the three presentations
Present effectively with ample voice projection and body language
KRScore 90% or higher on an advanced English proficiency test
Practice grammar exercises daily for improvement
Analyze previous tests to understand question patterns
Engage in English conversations to enhance fluency
KRRead and summarize 5 English novels for heightened comprehension
Write a summary for each novel post-reading
Select five novels of varying complexity in English to read
Read each novel attentively while noting main points
OKRs to elevate English proficiency of ESL secondary students
ObjectiveElevate English proficiency of ESL secondary students
KRIncrease average English test scores by 30%
Introduce stimulating, diverse reading materials
Implement weekly mandatory English tutoring sessions
Conduct regular practice tests and provide feedback
KROver 70% of students able to express complex thoughts in English orally
Introduce advanced English literature for study
Implement regular public speaking exercises in class
Encourage group discussions on complex topics
KRAchieve 80% student mastery of 500 essential vocabulary words
Implement frequent assessment and review methods
Identify and list the 500 essential vocabulary words
Create engaging daily lesson plans for each word
OKRs to enhance English proficiency through diligent study and improved writing
ObjectiveEnhance English proficiency through diligent study and improved writing
KREarn a minimum of 85% in weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes for continued improvement
Take practice quizzes to gauge understanding and progress
Ask for help and clarification when struggling
Spend an hour each day studying and reviewing vocabulary and grammar
KRComplete 3 comprehensive English workbooks for advanced language study by end of quarter
Finish studying and reviewing all workbooks
Make a daily study plan covering all workbooks
Purchase 3 advanced English workbooks for language study
KRWrite, revise and polish 4 essays, improving each after feedback from a mentor
Draft initial versions of four separate essays
Seek detailed feedback from a mentor
Revise and polish each essay
OKRs to boost English proficiency for B1 level students
ObjectiveBoost English proficiency for B1 level students
KRIncrease average test scores by 20% in grammar and vocabulary assessments
Develop a weekly study plan focusing on grammar and vocabulary
Implement interactive learning methods to engage students
Regularly assess progress with mini quizzes and tests
KRAchieve an 80% improvement in students' pronunciation and spoken English skills
Introduce weekly one-on-one pronunciation coaching sessions
Incorporate daily video-guided pronunciation practice
Implement daily interactive English language drills
KREnsure 90% of students successfully complete advanced English exercises and activities
Develop engaging and challenging English exercises
Monitor student progress regularly
Provide timely feedback and additional support
OKRs to enhance proficiency in English language
ObjectiveEnhance proficiency in English language
KRComplete one English language course with at least 85% proficiency
Enroll in the chosen English language course
Regularly complete assignments and participate in class activities
Consistently revise and prepare for proficiency exams
KRRead and summarize 10 English novels to improve vocabulary and comprehension
Write a detailed summary of each novel
Select 10 English novels of varying difficulty levels
Read each novel thoroughly, taking notes on unfamiliar vocabulary
KRParticipate in 10 English speeches or debates to improve verbal communication skills
Research and identify 10 upcoming English speeches or debates
Register or apply for selected speeches or debates
Regularly practice and prepare for each event
OKRs to elevate the English proficiency of all students
ObjectiveElevate the English proficiency of all students
KRImplement an after-school tutoring program, boosting participation by 50%
Create an online sign-up portal for easy registration
Hire qualified tutors to support after-school academic program
Distribute promotional materials to increase student awareness
KRDecrease students failing English by 30% through personalized learning plans
Develop personalized English lessons based on students' assessment results
Assess individual student's English skills for personalized learning plans
Monitor and adjust the personalized plans based on students progress
KRConduct bi-weekly proficiency testing to increase average test scores by 20%
Analyze results to identify areas for improvement
Develop rigorous bi-weekly proficiency assessments
Implement testing among all relevant subjects
OKRs to improve proficiency in English language
ObjectiveImprove proficiency in English language
KRSuccessfully complete one advanced English course with a grade of 80% or above
Complete and turn in all assignments on time
Study course materials regularly
Attend all classes and participate in discussions
KRImprove vocabulary by adding 50 new English words weekly
Write down and memorize 10 new words each day
Practice daily usage of acquired vocabulary in conversations
Read a chapter from an advanced level English book daily
KRImprove pronunciation by practicing speaking for 30 mins daily
Allocate 30 minutes daily for pronunciation practice
Listen to native speaker's pronunciation online
Implement feedback from language learning apps
OKRs to enhance English language proficiency
ObjectiveEnhance English language proficiency
KRAchieve a score above 90% in advanced English proficiency test
Practice reading, writing, and speaking complex English
Schedule weekly mock tests to track progress
Engage in regular vocabulary and grammar exercises
KRDeliver 5 presentations in English without requiring language assistance
Prepare comprehensive scripts for each presentation in English
Practice presentation delivery multiple times for fluency
Seek feedback for improvements and make necessary adjustments
KRRead and summarize 10 classic English novels accurately
Read each novel thoroughly for comprehension
Select 10 classic English novels for reading
Write concise, accurate summaries for each book
English Proficiency OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards

OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More English Proficiency OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.