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Rusk, Fredrik; Pörn, Michaela; Sahlström, Fritjof – Classroom Discourse, 2016
Using the first language (L1) to solve problems in understanding the second language (L2) may be beneficial for L2 learning. However, the overuse of L1 may deprive L2 learners of exposure to the L2. It appears that the question is not whether to use L1 or L2; it is when and how each language can be used to support L2 learning. This study focuses…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Epistemology, Native Language, Comprehension