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Abstract
Self-efficacy plays an important role in enhancing English language proficiency. It is one of the important factors in increasing efficiency in SLA. Conducting different research and case studies in this field and comparing the results and distinguishing unique nuances among these researches are important to the development of this subject in SLA. In addition to this, the impact of self-efficacy among EFL teachers needs to be further explored as they are involved in various teaching and learning processes. Furthermore, various self-efficacy tests should be conducted among students, and the direct collaboration of psychologist with EFL teachers is likely to prevent difficulties in learning a second language in this process.
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