Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class

Update: 2024-07-19

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Should teachers use the first language of the students in the classroom, or conduct the class entirely in English? It's an important question and one that's often up for debate in the TEFL world. Find out the pros and cons of using a shared first language with the students in an ESL/EFL class.

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Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class

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Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class

Jackie Bolen

Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class