Learner autonomy in language learning: An overview

Abstract

No matter what teaching method is used or what stage learners of a language are in, the learning process can only happen if the learners themselves want to learn and make their contribution. Learner autonomy therefore can be seen as an essential attribute to a successful language learner. This paper is a brief overview of learner autonomy, attributes that create an autonomous learner and conditions for autonomous learning to take place.