Now that we’ve looked at some general advantages and disadvantages of using the students’ native language (L1) in the ESL/EFL classroom, let’s talk about some strategies you can use if you realize that you need more English use and less dependence on L1. Whether you are afraid to use more English because of student limitations, or possibly your own, these are some easy steps to take to start you all moving in the right direction: Learning English for real-life daily communication!
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Welcome to the Straight Up English teachers’ blog. This blog is an exciting opportunity for us all to share some strategies, ideas, questions, suggestions and resources on every imaginable topic related to teaching English to speakers of other languages.