4. Conclusion:

Having, self-motivation along with Self-awareness and the Confidence conform to some features mentioned within Benson's definition of learner autonomy. Autonomy can happen everywhere even with the focus on the teacher's role within our classrooms in Syria but resistance to comply with this method aiming at teaching translation and grammar only is a spark for every student to become autonomous in his/ her own way.

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1 By using authentic materials such as films, audio tracks, and television programs, I was able to find out how language was really used in real life situations. In this way, I was able to use the language appropriately and have a glimpse of the sociolinguistic use of some words and phrases