Learner autonomy and teacher autonomy are interdependent and involve reflecting on oneself and the teaching/learning situation. Autonomy is also linked to social, cultural, and political developments. Autonomy in second language education involves learners gaining awareness of their own learning styles and strategies so they can utilize their strengths and improve weaknesses. Autonomy is a socio-cognitive system nested within the larger language learning system and involves both individual mental processes as well as political, social, and economic dimensions. Teachers play a crucial role in fostering student autonomy by coaching students and managing learning resources to help students complete tasks independently.