<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Current understanding of second language acquisition processes is based on the position that second language learners rely and depend on their L1 as well as on all of their language-related experience. This paper presents results of a questionnaire study aimed to explore Croatian EFL instructors’ beliefs about the role of L1 in English language development and formal instruction. Data was further analysed in order to explore variables most likely to impact instructors’ belief systems (participants’ age and academic degree, students’ language level, learning setting). The findings point to a lack of professional consensus with regard to L1 use which is discussed and followed by practical implications.</p></abstract>

Current understanding of second language acquisition processes is based on the position that second language learners rely and depend on their L1 as well as on all of their language-related experience. This paper presents results of a questionnaire study aimed to explore Croatian EFL instructors’ beliefs about the role of L1 in English language development and formal instruction. Data was further analysed in order to explore variables most likely to impact instructors’ belief systems (participants’ age and academic degree, students’ language level, learning setting). The findings point to a lack of professional consensus with regard to L1 use which is discussed and followed by practical implications.

English language instructors’ beliefs about the role of L1 in English language development and formal instruction in Croatia: A survey

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Current understanding of second language acquisition processes is based on the position that second language learners rely and depend on their L1 as well as on...

English language instructors’ beliefs about the role of L1 in English language development and formal instruction in Croatia: A survey

Published Online: Jul 30, 2019

Page range: 95 - 121

Received: Jan 29, 2019

Accepted: Apr 17, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/exell-2019-0002

Keywords
foreign language instructors, EFL development, L1 role, FL instruction

© 2017 Mirna Erk, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

English language instructors’ beliefs about the role of L1 in English language development and formal instruction in Croatia: A survey

Published Online: Jul 30, 2019

Page range: 95 - 121

Received: Jan 29, 2019

Accepted: Apr 17, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/exell-2019-0002

Keywordsforeign language instructors, EFL development, L1 role, FL instruction

© 2017 Mirna Erk, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
foreign language instructors, EFL development, L1 role, FL instruction