Contribution of L1 in EFL Teaching
Keywords:
L1, L2, EFL
Abstract
This study is conducted in a classroom action research to improve the students’ achievement in writing English sentences in Present Perfect Tense in Structure 1 lessons. The subject consisted of 20 Semester II students who took Structure I lessons in English Education Department of Palangka Raya University, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The data were taken from the results of pre test and post test after the action was done. The results show that in cycle 1, in which the explanations were fully in English, only 40% of the students got a good achievement; 5-7 out of 20 test items were correct. After cycle 2 was done using L1 interchangeably with English in the explanations, the students’ achievement of writing English sentences in Present Perfect Tense increased to 75%, in which 15-18 out 20 test items were correct.Downloads
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Azar, B.S. (1989). Understanding and using English grammar. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Regents.
Carless, D. (2008). Student use of mother tongue in the task-based classroom. ELT Journal 62(4), 331-338. [CrossRef]
Dardjowidjojo, S. (1997). English policies and their classroom impact in some ASEAN-Asian countries: Language classroom of tomorrow issues and trends. Anthology Series, 38, 42-55.
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Grant, N. (1991). Making the most of your textbook. London : Longman.
Kavaliauskiene, G. (2009). Role of mother tongue in learning English for specific purposes. ESP World, 1-8(22). Retrieved March 6, 2009, from http://www.esp-world.info
Hopkins, D. (1993). A teacher’s guide to classroom research. Philadelphia: Open University Press.
Mattioli, G. (2004). On native language intrusions and making do with words: Linguistically homogenous classroom and native language use. English Teaching Forum, 42(4), 20-25.
Nunan, D. (2001). Second language acquisition. The Cambridge Guide to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Pillay, H., & Hwa, Y. P. (1997). Language and empowerment : The role of the first language (L1) in the teaching of English. Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Language in Development: Access, Empowerment, Opportunity. Langkawi, Malaysia.
Schweers, C. W. Jr. (1999). Using L1 in L2 classrooms. English Teaching Forum, 37(2), 6-13.
Usadiati, W. (2003). The use of L1 in EFL for comprehension: Enhancing or impeding learning? Pancaran Pendidikan, 55, 48-58.
Published
2010-02-17
How to Cite
Usadiati, W. (2010). Contribution of L1 in EFL Teaching. K@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature, 11(2), 171-183. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.9744/kata.11.2.171-183
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