Affective Filter Hypothesis and EFL Learners in Malaysia

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This study attempted to examine the sustainability of Krashen’s (1985) affective filter hypothesis amongst second language (L2) learners in Malaysia. This was done by investigating the correlation between second language reading habits and L2 general proficiency as well as the correlation between reading habits in L2 and L2 reading proficiency. The data in this study fail to support Krashen’s (1985) affective filter hypothesis between L2 reading habits and L2 general proficiency. However, the significant correlation between L2 reading habits and L2 reading proficiency indicates the roles of affects in second language skill specific such as reading proficiency.

Stream: Adult, Vocational, Tertiary and Professional Learning

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Name: Harison Mohd Sidek
Affiliation: Full-time graduate student at University of Pittsburgh
Program of study: Foreign Language Education
Research interest: Second language reading
Country of origin: Malaysia