How to get unstuck with your English by effectively dealing with failure.

Overcoming Invisible Injuries in Language Learning: Dealing with the Affective FilterIn this episode of the Speak English Fearlessly podcast, we'll discusses the concept of invisible injuries in language learning. Specifically, we'll be talking about the secret power that failure and the embarrassment that often comes with it, can have over us and our ability to learn English. -Learn how the embarrassment experienced after making a pronunciation or grammar mistake can be similar to a physical injury except they aren't immediately apparent. -You'll learn about your 'Affective Filter', a psychological barrier to language acquisition coined by linguist Stephen Krashen. This filter can lead to a fall in motivation, increased anxiety, fear of judgment, and avoidance of opportunities to practice. - You'll learn how to take practical steps to begin lowering your affective filter so that it stops STOPPING you from moving forward with your English.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:48 Understanding Failure and Invisible Injuries03:51 Personal Story of Invisible Injury08:14 Identifying Invisible Injuries in Language Learning11:41 Understanding the Affective Filter13:24 Strategies to Lower the Affective Filter22:44 Conclusion and Invitation to SubscribeIf you liked today's episode and want to learn more about your Affective Filter and what you can be doing to lower it if you feel like it has been blocking your progress, then please subscribe to my free weekly newsletter. A new edition comes out every Tuesday. Go to: www.celpipsuccess.com/subscribeLinks Mentioned TodayLower the Affective Filter Literacy Minnesota Mentioned in this episode:Discover the hidden trap holding back your fluency, and grab the free 5-part mini audio course to finally unlock your real-world English skills and your CELPIP score. Grab your free audio course here. Habits Course