Question

What is the role of the learner’s mother tongue (L1) in GTM?

• A. It is used to correct grammatical errors exclusively.
• B. It is used as a medium of instruction
• C. It is a tool for translation practice only.
• D. It is ignored to promote English immersion.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It is used as a medium of instruction

• The L1 is used to explain grammar and vocabulary.

• Students often translate from L1 to L2 and vice versa.

• It helps students compare the two languages structurally.