The use of first language(s) (L1) in the language classroom has often been at the centre of methodological debate, giving rise to a number of differing views. To date, this discussion has been focused largely on the aspect of teacher language choice, with only limited studies concerning the student's use of L1. This book aims to explore the learner's representations of strategic L1 use in the foreign language classroom. The research study seeks to understand whether learners attribute positive or negative roles to the L1 in the language learning process, and investigates this within two...
The use of first language(s) (L1) in the language classroom has often been at the centre of methodological debate, giving rise to a number of differin...