Language Choice and Language Learning

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Language Choice and Language Learning

Consider the use of L1 or Flg in the classroom

T/er are required to use FLg or ought to Use of Flg demands greater work for both SS & T/er share the same more tongue they tend to mix or code switch

LG choice should PracticeHelp

Support

Target Language Only Maximum exposure to the lg

Practice= Teachers

Lack of confidence and competence

To develop Task Control discipline Give feedback

Policies In-service traninig Demanding Flg

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Unnatural

Patterns of first lg in Flg clr Manageable for activities & behavior

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Lack of confidence

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Proficiency in the lg

When teachers and Ss use L1Teacher of of L1

Explaining Translation Giving instructions Chk understanding Attention Testing About learning Discipline Friendly talk

Students use of L1

Asking for help responding

Alignment Connection between T/er & Ss T/er understand the process Positive and negative alignments

communic correcting EmphasisControl and DisciplineL1 for seriuos issues EvaluationReinforce the idea of a subject of study than as a means of communication

Interpersonal Factors

The choice affects Ss and teachers

3 sub-factors:

alignment Emphasis

Evaluation

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