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Journal : REiLA: Journal of Research and Innovation in Language

First Language Interfere in EFL Classes: Revealing Students’ Perspectives and Teachers’ Reasons in ELL: Liando, Nihta Vera Frelly; Tatipang, Devilito Prasetyo; Wuntu, Ceisy Nita
REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language
Publisher : The Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) - Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i1.13183

Abstract

Multilingualism is a common phenomenon among Indonesian students who are proficient in both national and local languages. However, the use of the first language (L1) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms has been a subject of ongoing debate. This study explores the use of the first language (L1) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms by investigating the perspectives of Indonesian students and teachers’ reasons. The study used a qualitative approach with a in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted with teachers, and questionnaire for the students, convenience sampling was used to select 105 participants from grade 12 of IPA, IPS, and Bahasa. Results showed that the majority of students had a positive perspective on the use of L1 by their English teachers during lessons. However, there was no significant difference in the students' perspectives based on gender and major classes. Teachers' reasons for using L1 included bridging students' knowledge, motivating students, and creating an active learning atmosphere. However, the overuse of L1 was found to be a potential problem, as it could lead to a lack of mastery of the target language. The findings suggest that the use of L1 in EFL classrooms can be beneficial but should be used in moderation to avoid students becoming too reliant on it. Teachers should use L1 as a means to facilitate learning, not as a substitute for the target language. This study provides important insights into the use of L1 in EFL classrooms from the perspectives of both students and teachers. These findings have important implications for language teaching practices and policies, not only in Indonesia but also in other multilingual contexts worldwide. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of L1 use on language acquisition and to develop effective strategies to minimize its negative impact.
Co-Authors Agustine Clara Mamentu Ali, Muhammad Ilham Allysius Rettob Alrajafi, Gali Anggaseng, Sindy Aprillya A. Suoth Aprillya Alwien Suoth Billy Lampus Chris Caesar Pikirang Chris Ceasar Pikirang Christy Saerang Citra Seliyana Sofia Suhadi Claudia Nivita Ante Devilito Prasetyo Tatipang Dewi Christiyani Tumoka Edinta Tarigan Elisabeth Z Oroh Elizabeth Zuska Oroh Elsinta C. Lumi Elsinta Cristiani Lumi Eunike Serhalawan Fivy Andries Fivy Andries Gabriel Wowor Gerung, Grace Harindah, Valerie J. M. Herminus Efrando Pabur Husain, Sabrina Wardatul Jannah Imelda Lolowang Imelda S. Lolowang Ira Marlina Tulis Iskandar Iskandar Jechinta Pinontoan Jeihn Novita Jenie Posumah juliana Ilyas Juniva J. Mangundap Kanesya Keles Lengkoan, Fergina Lianny M. Tombiling Lukas, Dhea Citaria Lumi, Elsinta C. Mahaju, Kesia Nadia Renjelita Malinda, Wiwin Mangundap, Juniva J. Manuas, Maissy Manuas, Maissy J. Meldy ocfendy Possumah Merlin M. Maukar Merlin M. Maukar Misgter Gidion Maru Muhammad Ilham Ali Nadia Adelia Baadib Nafisah Alydrus Nihta Vera Frelly Liando Nindy N. Ganap Noldy Pelenkahu Norlin Pagama Olga A. Rorintulus Olga Rorintulus Palandi, Richi Junior Paruntu, Kezia Aviska Paskahlinno Zalvatore Hendrik Pikirang, Chris Caesar Posumah, Jeni Rettob, Allysius Rinny Rorimpandey Rorintulus, Olga A. Sanerita T. Olii Sarah Kamagi Siti Fatimah Prasetiani Sulfany Tineh Tamowangkay, Fransisca Priskila Tesalonika Gloria Wuisan Tiffany E. Pelleng Tineh, Sulfany Tini Mogea Triesye A. Laloan Tumoka, Dewi Christiyani Wowor, Gabriel Yapi Henri Wongkar Yolanda Singal Yosua Ch. Takamuntu