L1 in the ESL Classroom

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English-Only Policy

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L1 in the ESL Classroom
December 27, 2020

The English-only policy has become somewhat of a controversial issue. As the teaching of English…

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Part II: Suggestions For L1 Usage in TESOL

4 min read
L1 in the ESL Classroom
April 8, 2021

In his article, Harbord (1992) recommends that an English-language strategy should replace L1 strategies whenever…

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Using The Mother Tongue In The English-Language Classroom

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L1 in the ESL Classroom
July 11, 2021

In this TESL article, the advantages and disadvantages of L1 use in the English-language classroom…

First Language Use in The Classroom

L1 – First Language Use in The Classroom

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L1 in the ESL Classroom
June 7, 2021

Many ESL instructors implement an “English Only” policy in their language classrooms, and there is…

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