Translation and L1 usage during Grammar Teaching

Abstract

This paper examines the role of the mother tongue during grammar teaching in classrooms, it is just an overview of the literature knowing that grammar teaching has its roots and is the majority of the time associated with the Grammar-Translation method. The history of grammar teaching has evolved hugely and even though L1 was banned from grammar classes, associated with the Grammar-Translation method, new studies show that L1 is a huge asset in the hand of teachers and students.

Keywords: Grammar, L1, translation, teaching.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-2-08

Publication date: January 31^st 2023