چکیده

As a qualitative inquiry, this paper seeks to examine the perspectives of Iranian EFL policymakers, teachers, and learners about the conception of English language proficiency (ELP). To this end, the researcher interviewed some respondents from the prospective groups under a naturalistic setting, using pseudonyms in reporting the results, and having their informed consents. After audio-recording and transcribing the interviews, the researcher coded the data using MAXQDA software. The iterative data collection and analysis continued until saturation was achieved with 20 participants. Grounded in their perspectives, the respondents showed a conceptual gap and diversity of conceptions on the nature, characteristics, approaches, and goals of English language proficiency. In light of the findings, some suggestions are made with the hope to narrow the gap, enhance learner motivations and increase teachers job satisfaction. The results have some implications for practitioners, syllabus designers, policymakers, and learners as well.

کليدواژه ها

language proficiency, conception, language competence, beliefs

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Mohammad Pazhouhesh , 1398 , Beliefs of Iranian EFL Teachers, Learners, and Policymakers About Language Proficiency: A Data-Driven Study , اولين کنفرانس بين المللي مطالعات زبان انگليسي