%0 Journal Article
%T The learner¡¯s own language
%A Kerr
%A Philip
%J -
%D 2015
%R 10.1515/exell-2016-0007
%X Sa£¿etak The learner¡¯s own language (commonly referred to as ¡®L1¡¯ or ¡®first language¡¯) has been neglected as a resource in the learning of another language and, in some contexts, it has been banned altogether. The arguments in favour of own-language exclusion are not supported by research and the policy is not followed by a majority of teachers. A reconsideration of these arguments and an awareness of practical suggestions for drawing on the learners¡¯ own language as a resource for learning may help language teachers to enrich their repertoire of teaching techniques and activities
%K own language
%K L1
%K translation
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