Use of L1 in the ELT classroom by Brenda Gallegos Lujano

A golden question: how much L1 should our learners use in class?

gallegosbrendaaritmetica — 2024-08-07 00:42:40 UTC

As teachers, we are tasked with making sure students are learning English, not excelling in their L1s. So how do we manage their use of L1 without interfering with their acquisition of L2?.

When should we use L1 be used in class?

gallegosbrendaaritmetica — 2024-08-07 00:47:29 UTC

The video from the Teaching English with Oxford YouTube channel provides strategies and activities for teaching listening skills in the classroom. It includes practical tips for engaging students, enhancing their listening comprehension, and integrating listening exercises into lessons.

The use of L1 in english language teaching

gallegosbrendaaritmetica — 2024-08-07 00:57:02 UTC

In this kind of guide we can found relevant information about the acquisition of the L2 based in the knowledge and the practice of the L1 in the class room, some of the topics inside:

Teachers attitudes and the work inside the class

Teaching techniques and tools
L1 and students

Cambridge Papers in brief: the use of L1 in English language teaching

gallegosbrendaaritmetica — 2024-08-07 01:08:15 UTC

The video from Cambridge University Press ELT discusses the use of the first language (L1) in English language teaching. It examines the benefits and drawbacks of using L1 in the classroom, providing insights from research and practical advice for teachers. Key points include how L1 can aid comprehension and reduce anxiety, as well as strategies for balancing L1 use with immersive English practices.

THE USE OF L1 IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM

gallegosbrendaaritmetica — 2024-08-07 01:13:16 UTC

The paper concludes that using L1 in English classrooms is beneficial, especially at the beginning and lower levels of language learning. It supports the teaching-learning process by providing a sense of security and validating students' experiences. The study suggests that teachers should be trained in using L1 effectively and encourages collaboration between fluent and non-fluent L2 teachers.