| psychol. | affective filter | аффективный фильтр (Second language acquisition researcher Stephen Krashen developed the construct of an affective filter, consisting of the variables of anxiety, motivation, and self-confidence. According to Krashen, these psychological variables may strongly enhance or inhibit second language acquisition by playing a critical mediating role between the linguistic input available in the educational setting and the student's ability to learn. In order for students to fully engage their innate capacity to acquire language within an input-rich environment, they should be . • relaxed, motivated, and self-confident Alex_Odeychuk) |