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L2
learning
and codeswitching Codeswitching
is the use of two languages within the same conversation, often when the
speaker is: ·
reporting what
someone has said ·
highlighting
something ·
discussing
certain topics ·
emphasizing a
particular social role. Codeswitching
consists of 84 per cent single word switches, 10 per cent phrases, 6 per
cent clauses. |
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Ways
of using the L1 in the classroom A.
Teacher conveying meaning -
teacher using L1 for conveying meaning of words or sentences -
teacher using L1 for explaining grammar B.
Teacher organising the class -
teacher using L1 for managing the classroom -
teacher using L1 for giving instructions for teaching activities -
L1 used for testing C. Students
using L1 within classroom -
students using L1 as part of main learning activity -
students using L1 incidentally within classroom activities
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Pros and cons of native and non-native speaker Teachers |
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Expat native speaker teachers |
Non-native speaker teachers |
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- provide a model of native speaker use |
- provide a model of L2 user use |
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- may be fluent in their L1 |
- may not be so fluent in their L2 |
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- know the L2 culture from the inside |
- know the L1 culture from the outside |
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- may become less native over time |
- may not change or may improve over time |
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- provide a model of someone who has learnt the L2 as an L1 |
- provide a model of someone whohas learnt the language as an L2 |
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- may not have knowledge of the local educational system |
- know the local educational system |
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- may or may not have appropriate teacher training and qualifications |
- have appropriate teacher training and qualifications |
