Affective filter

The Affective Filter Hypothesis Nowadays, studying a second language becomes more and more important, so how to grasp the second language well and quickly becomes a significant topic. Since I learned some related theory from this weeks class, I found one of the five hypotheses of the natural approaches which attract my attention. In the 1970s, Stephen D. Krashen put forward a famous theory Affective Filter Hypothesis, and it helps teachers and learners to have a great progress on learning second language. According to Richards the Natural Approach stresses on exposure, input instead of making practice learners need to make full preparations for learning caring about what they will learn and pay more attention on it and would like to use related materials and resources to input knowledge. (Richards 179) In addition, Krashens Affective Filter Hypothesis of Affective Factors that will be part of linguistic filter, thus affecting the acquisition of language acquisition, the wave of reform in the teaching, conduct guided teaching second language to become an important mode of teaching. The Affective Filter hypothesis, embodies Krashens view of points which includes three aspects motivation, self-confidence and anxiety. Krashen sees the learners emotional state or attitudes as an adjustable filter that freely passes, impedes, or blocks input necessary to acquisition. (Richards 183) In other words, Krashen claims that learners with high motivation, self-confidence, and a good self-image, and a low level of anxiety are better quipped for success in second language acquisition. Krashens theory provides reinforcement for what most teachers already do in their classes engage student at a proper level and induct them to acquire more knowledge. The Affective Filter Hypothesis provides a good starting place for teachers who are looking to refine their reaching and goals and make the classes more enjoyable and productive for their students. As a learner, I think I would

References: Richards, Jack C. and Theodore Stephen Rodgers. Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge Cambridge University Press, 2006. LaQua, S. LaQua Lecture Series 2011 Balancing Fluency Accuracy Affective Filter-Student Attitude.