A study was conducted to investigate correlates of self-confidence in second language acquisition and to determine its relationship to the integrative motive. Indices of attitude, motivation, intelligence and achievement were obtained from 223 grade 11 francophone students from Montreal. Results of a factor analysis of the data suggested that self-confidence with English develops through the individual's opportunity for contact with members of the second language community. Furthermore, fear of loss of ethnic identity as a result of speaking English was found to be negatively related to the integrative motive factor. A possible dynamic relationship between the integrative motive and self- confidence is suggested, and the implications of the antagonistic influence of threat to ethnic identity on the integrative motive are discussed. (Author/AMH)