This research study aimed at determining the influence of the teaching methods on learners acquisition of English competencies in Mumias West subcounty Kenya. It was guided by the following objectives, to investigate the influence of the selected teaching technique in acquisition of competencies in English language and literature, to determine how collaboration method, contribute on acquisition of skills in English Language, to determine how activity based as a teaching technique promote acquisition of English language skills, and to evaluate the effectiveness of differential learning method in teaching of English language. The research also used instruments such as questionnaire, an interview schedule and observation. Sampling Techniques that were used were random sampling of learners. Stratified random sampling was used to select teachers of English and the research deployed sample size of 161 respondents from schools in Mumias West subcounty,Kakamega County.The research found that collaboration method of learning was effective in achieving skills in English Language ,it was also found that incorporating different methods like activity-based and differential learning also enhanced achievement of English competencies. The study concluded that English teachers in Mumias West incorporate different methods in teaching English including collaboration method which they use oftenly and activity based which they use rarely.The study recommended use of technology in teaching English and also reinforcement of the teaching methods to enhance the four skills in English.