First and Second Language Use in Asian EFL

Many Asian education systems discourage or even ban the use of L1 in L2 classrooms - although in fact L1 is widely used by teachers. Why is L1 use still devalued in this context? The book explores the impact of L1 use in L2 classrooms through observations and teacher interviews, highlighting implications for professional practice.

About the author

Ross Forman is a Senior Lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. He has worked in the field for over 30 years and his research interests include bilingual pedagogy, EFL practices and second language development. He has recently published in Language, Culture and Curriculum; Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching and Language Teaching Research.

Summary

Many Asian education systems discourage or even ban the use of L1 in L2 classrooms – although in fact L1 is widely used by teachers. Why is L1 use still devalued in this context? The book explores the impact of L1 use in L2 classrooms through observations and teacher interviews, highlighting implications for professional practice.

Product details

• Authors: Ross Forman
• Publisher: Channel View Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.05.2016
• EAN: 9781783095582
• ISBN: 978-1-78309-558-2
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 217 mm x 157 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 416 g
• Series: New Perspectives on Language and Education; New Perspectives on Language a; New Perspectives on Language and Education; New Perspectives on Language a
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics