C. Self-confidence Self-confidence is considered to be another significant factor, which profoundly influences the learners‟ language performance. The students who lack of confidence are usually found to be extremely fearful and timid, reluctant to express their opinions and even unable to utter a complete meaningful sentence in class. H., Brown (2001, p. 23) phrased this factor as “I can do it” or self-esteem principle, i.e., a learner believes in his or her own ability to accomplish the task. “The eventual success that learners attain in a task is at least partially a factor of their belief that they indeed are fully capable of accomplishing the task.” Of all the possible characteristics that can affect language learning, self-confidence is very important for the following reasons. The first reason is that self-confidence will encourage a person to try new learning. One would be willing to take some risks in order to be successful. Another reason is that a confident person rarely gives up. With these abilities, a confident student can succeed in language learning. Finally, the studies of self-confidence have meaningful implications for language teachers. What should be solved is how to help students to establish and strengthen their self-confidence when they learn the second language. Successful language learning only takes place in an environment where learners‟ values and positive attitudes are promoted, where learners approach learning with confidence and joy, where learners can use the target language at ease. Therefore, teachers should spare no efforts to create conditions that can be conducive to students‟ self-confidence.