Teachers’ opinions on the use of L1 in EFL classes

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dc.contributor.authorInal, Sevim
dc.contributor.authorTurhanlı, Irmak
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-27T18:58:48Z
dc.date.available2025-01-27T18:58:48Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.departmentÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe use of L1 in EFL classes has been a controversial topic. Therefore, this study investigates the attitudes of university teachers towards the use of L1 and seek their opinions regarding the purposes for which L1 should be used in English classes. A questionnaire of 27 items with a five-point likert-type scale was administered, followed by a face-to face semi-structured interview. Descriptive and content analysis methods were employed. The results show that the use of L1 in L2 classes has facilitating functions in L2 learning environment and teachers do not perceive L1 as a hindering factor at the early stages of English learning; they also believe that L1 should be used with low-proficiency level students when making students aware of the differences and similarities between L1 and L2, explaining new vocabulary, clarifying difficult concepts, solving disciplinary problems and teaching grammar. The teachers’ overall attitude towards using L1 was found to be slightly negative in line with the results of the questionnaire yet contradicted with those of the interview. It could be concluded that judicious use of L1 is favoured by teachers. © 2019 JLLS and the Authors - Published by JLLS.
dc.identifier.doi10.17263/jlls.631526
dc.identifier.endpage875
dc.identifier.issn1305-578X
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85075501366
dc.identifier.scopusqualityN/A
dc.identifier.startpage861
dc.identifier.trdizinid317489
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.17263/jlls.631526
dc.identifier.urihttps://search.trdizin.gov.tr/tr/yayin/detay/317489
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12428/13011
dc.identifier.volume15
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakTR-Dizin
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSelcuk University
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Language and Linguistic Studies
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20250125
dc.subjectAttitude; English language; L1 use; Purpose; Teachers
dc.titleTeachers’ opinions on the use of L1 in EFL classes
dc.typeArticle

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