There
is a generelized thought in Spanish society about that L1 should not
be used in foreign language English; in these lessons the only
language permitted is L2. There's a general fear with L1 interference.
This thought agreed with Krashen ideas, who refuses to use L1 in second language acquisition.
Otherwise, other authors like Cook (2001) or Atkinson (1987), thinks that the use of L1 helps to gain confidence and reduce ansiety since it reduces affective barriers. This reason becomes more relevance when students of L2 have a low level and, because of that, have difficulties when expressing their ideas; in this case, L1 should be permitted.
In addition, Widdowson (2003) argued that there's no theoretical reason for not using L1.
Prodromou (2002) believes that L1 can be used for several procedures such as explaining difficult concepts, checking comprehension, vocabulary clarification, or raising learners’ self-confidence. However, utilizing the L1 does not mean translating all classroom activities into learners.When the L1 is excessively used, learners tend to believe that they cannot cope with learning the L2.
This thought agreed with Krashen ideas, who refuses to use L1 in second language acquisition.
Otherwise, other authors like Cook (2001) or Atkinson (1987), thinks that the use of L1 helps to gain confidence and reduce ansiety since it reduces affective barriers. This reason becomes more relevance when students of L2 have a low level and, because of that, have difficulties when expressing their ideas; in this case, L1 should be permitted.
In addition, Widdowson (2003) argued that there's no theoretical reason for not using L1.
Prodromou (2002) believes that L1 can be used for several procedures such as explaining difficult concepts, checking comprehension, vocabulary clarification, or raising learners’ self-confidence. However, utilizing the L1 does not mean translating all classroom activities into learners.When the L1 is excessively used, learners tend to believe that they cannot cope with learning the L2.
With this, I want to reflect about how many false believes we have and that there not a common consensus about which is the best way of teaching a second language. We have to find the proper balance between L1 and L2 use.
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