THE USE OF L1 IN THE ELT CLASSROOM by NANCY JACOME https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb en-us 2023-08-13 03:42:06 UTC 2023-08-13 05:15:57 UTC hello@padlet.com nanjacomeperez https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660786004 2023-08-13 03:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660786004 Pedagogical justifications behind policy decisions to exclude the L1 nanjacomeperez https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660786894 The most frequently cited are the following:
* Learners need to learn to think in English, and the use of L1 discourages them from doing so. 
* The use of L1, especially translation, will exacerbate the problems of first-language interference, because it encourages the false belief that there is a word-forword equivalence between languages. 
* The time that is spent using the L1 is time that is not spent in using English, so L1 use deprives learners of valuable learning opportunities. 
* Translation is not a valuable skill to practise; learners should focus on the four main skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.]]> 2023-08-13 03:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660786894 nanjacomeperez https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660790501 2023-08-13 04:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660790501 nanjacomeperez https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660792864 2023-08-13 04:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660792864 nanjacomeperez https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660794781 2023-08-13 04:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660794781 Four Suggestions for ESL Teachers to Use L1 nanjacomeperez https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660795706 1. Giving Instructions vs Teaching English with L1
2. Comprehension Check 
3. Build Rapport
4. Context vs Teaching English with L1
]]> 2023-08-13 05:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660795706 nanjacomeperez https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660796327 2023-08-13 05:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660796327 nanjacomeperez https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660797268 Incorporating L1 into the ELT classroom is a matter of balance. Many modern language teaching methodologies emphasize using English as the primary language of instruction to create an immersive environment that encourages active engagement and language acquisition. However, recognizing the appropriate moments to use L1 for clarification and explanation can be beneficial, especially for beginners or in contexts where English proficiency is not yet well-established.]]> 2023-08-13 05:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nanjacomeperez/ab63mxwvegqhi8zb/wish/2660797268