Using Learners’ First Language in EFL Classrooms
This study explores the attitudes of EFL teachers towards using learners’ first language (L1) in their classes. It also considers the frequency and functions of using L1 in EFL classes. A mixed-methods study using questionnaires and follow-up interviews was conducted to collect data from EFL teacher...
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| description | This study explores the attitudes of EFL teachers towards using learners’ first language (L1) in their classes. It also considers the frequency and functions of using L1 in EFL classes. A mixed-methods study using questionnaires and follow-up interviews was conducted to collect data from EFL teachers of the preparatory year at a state university in Saudi Arabia. Questionnaires were collected from 104 EFL teachers from countries such as the USA, India, and Pakistan. In addition, semi-structured interviews were carried out with five teachers to gain an in-depth understanding of their attitudes towards using L1 in EFL classes. The findings provide insight into teachers’ attitudes towards the use of L1. They also show that the EFL teachers use L1 to some extent to serve certain pedagogical functions, such as explaining vocabulary. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e9e258d12423405b96246349ec1d2fb32022-12-22T00:26:13ZengThe International Academic ForumIAFOR Journal of Language Learning2188-95542188-95542017-04-01312033doi.org/10.22492/ijll.3.1.02Using Learners’ First Language in EFL ClassroomsEman Alshehri0King Abdulaziz University, Saudi ArabiaThis study explores the attitudes of EFL teachers towards using learners’ first language (L1) in their classes. It also considers the frequency and functions of using L1 in EFL classes. A mixed-methods study using questionnaires and follow-up interviews was conducted to collect data from EFL teachers of the preparatory year at a state university in Saudi Arabia. Questionnaires were collected from 104 EFL teachers from countries such as the USA, India, and Pakistan. In addition, semi-structured interviews were carried out with five teachers to gain an in-depth understanding of their attitudes towards using L1 in EFL classes. The findings provide insight into teachers’ attitudes towards the use of L1. They also show that the EFL teachers use L1 to some extent to serve certain pedagogical functions, such as explaining vocabulary.https://iafor.org/journal/iafor-journal-of-language-learning/volume-3-issue-1/article-2/L1 useEFL classroomsteaching English |
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| title | Using Learners’ First Language in EFL Classrooms |
| title_full | Using Learners’ First Language in EFL Classrooms |
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| title_short | Using Learners’ First Language in EFL Classrooms |
| title_sort | using learners first language in efl classrooms |
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