Contemporary Issues in Applied Linguistics: A Case Study of GHSMC Samanabad Faisalabad

Abstract

The role of L1 in instructed English learning has been the subject of much controversy. Some teachers have the opinion that L1 may be used under certain limitations and others feel that it should not be allowed at all. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the use of L1 in promoting English learning by observing and interviewing five kindergarten teachers in Bandar Lampung. The result showed that L1 has a valuable role to play in the English classroom. Teaching English to young learners requires teachers to teach efficiently and appropriately. It indicates that the L1 gains more benefits by incorporating the students’ L1 as a learning tool and a facilitator for efficient teaching. L1 is most useful at the beginning and elementary school level.