Affective filter. I don’t think it’s quite what it is said to be.
Basically, I feel, when you go to learn another language you are in effect voluntarily relinquishing your status, or adulthood. You give up the power, or rather you accept a certain childhood status. And that feels very uncomfortable. Who in his right mind, as group-oriented individual, would do that if it weren’t absolutely necessary?
I believe it’s this discomfort that lies at the heart of affective filter, and makes the whole process difficult. So do it in secret. No wonder many people go through a quiet period.
Today: D5 J2 F2
Total: J110 D104 G33 Sp21 F17 P16
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