The effects of not using spanish when teaching english to basic level studets who work at bioterio

Abstract

“The influence of the mother tongue (L1) has always been a tough topic in English as a foreign language (EFL) and English as second language (ESL) processes, since there is not an absolute answer among researchers, teachers and speakers, if it is right or wrong to use it when learning and teaching English. Different existing theories have controversial opinions about the role of L1 influences on L2 learning Yan, (2010). According to Gass (1996) cited by Brown (2007) mother tongue is an important factor in the development and achievement of the language that is being taught and learnt. The research done by Liu (2008) is an apt study which confirmed the role of L1 in L2 learning classroom as a facilitator. On the other hand, Krashen (cited by Brown 2007, p. 79) claims that there is little or no influence of the mother tongue because languages are learnt by strategies where mother tongue (L1) has not an important impact. Different projects made at Facultad de Lenguas state that the use of Spanish in LEMO is more common than what is believed and that according to the level of the students it is or it is not good using Spanish Another example where the influence of mother tongue is clear.”