Impact of Krashen’s affective filters on English speaking skills of Aliya Madrasah students in Dakhil and Alim level

Abstract

This research looks into the matter of teaching and learning process of English speaking in madrasahs in Bangladesh. While doing so, it tries to relate Stephen Krashen’s hypothesis on Affective filters from his monitor model theory. And, tries to look into how the affective filtersmotivation, anxiety and self-confidence are effecting madrasah students’ English speaking skills. With a concentration on looking into those particular factors and analysing their effects on a madrasah student’s mind-set while learning and practicing spoken English inside their classrooms, it also tries to find out the reasons behind the existence of those factors. Through surveys, interviews of teachers and students, this research hopes to address the said topics, unearthing important details regarding teaching and learning English, especially spoken English in Bangladeshi madrasahs. Lastly, some realistic suggestions for mitigating issues found out through the research, as suggested by those interviewed is also added herewith