This qualitative-phenomenological study highlights the shared experiences of proficient second language Filipino learners regarding the language learning strategies that they employed in acquiring fluency in the English language. Three research tools such as standardized test used as a preliminary tool to identify proficient learners in English ; observation of students ’ speaking skills in individual reporting and panel discussion activities using the standardized rubrics;and writing test using the standard alternative assessment rubrics to identify students ’ proficiency in the target language ; The computer- assisted language learning program was also utilized to measure the four macro skills of the participants . An in-depth one-on-one interview was employed to concretize the selection of participants and to obtain results of the study. Results revealed that proficient second language learners have their own unique and similar strategies to attain their proficiency in English. It was worth noting that teachers are also one of the factors in acquiring proficiency in the English language. This study may guide English teachers to understand the nature of their learners. It is recommended that further research that focuses on the role of teachers in relation to English language proficiency of the learner would be an interesting topic to venture.