The learner's own language
The learner's own language
Author(s): Philip KerrSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Foreign languages learning, Language acquisition, Translation Studies
Published by: Filozofski fakultet Univerziteta u Tuzli
Keywords: own language; L1; translation
Summary/Abstract: The learner’s own language (commonly referred to as ‘L1’ or ‘first language’) has been neglected as a resource in the learning of another language and, in some contexts, it has been banned altogether. The arguments in favour of own-language exclusion are not supported by research and the policy is not followed by a majority of teachers. A reconsideration of these arguments and an awareness of practical suggestions for drawing on the learners’ own language as a resource for learning may help language teachers to enrich their repertoire of teaching techniques and activities.
Journal: ExELL (Explorations in English Language and Linguistics)
- Issue Year: 3/2015
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 1-7
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English