The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of international-student English language learners (ELLs), situated on a language learning plateau (L2P), who have been exposed to a Growth Mindset Pedagogy with Deliberate Practice. The researcher used a qualitative research design, to document the experiences of five adult English language learners enrolled in an intermediate level composition course at a university-based Intensive English Program (IEP) in the southeastern region of the United States. The study investigated how a Growth Mindset Pedagogy with Deliberate Practice may facilitate growth language mindsets and propel movement beyond L2 plateaus. The findings from this study revealed that a Growth Mindset Pedagogy with Deliberate Practice can facilitate growth language mindsets by fostering challenges through which learners build persistence and experiment with strategies to achieve L2 acquisition. Additionally, Growth Mindset Pedagogy with Deliberate Practice can facilitate movement beyond L2 plateaus by raising learners' consciousness and providing targeted learning strategies to practice and receive feedback. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]