Author/Authors :
Kalanzadeh، Gholam Ali نويسنده English Language Department, Payame Noor University (PNU), Andimeshk, Khuzestan, Iran , , Hemati ، Fatemeh نويسنده Department of English Language, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran. , , Shahivand، Zahra نويسنده Department of English Language, Andimeshk Branch Islamic Azad University, Andimeshk, Iran. , , Bakhtiarvand ، Morteza نويسنده English Language Department, Ministry of Education, Andimeshk, Khuzestan, Iran ,
Abstract :
This empirical study was carried out to observe classroom dynamics in terms of the quantity of use of L1 in two third grader high school intact classes in Andimeshk, Iran. The aim of the study was to investigate both students and teachers’ perceptions and attitudes toward the use of Farsi (L1) in English (L2) classes. After analyzing the data gathered using classroom observations and interviews, it was concluded that an excessive use of Persian (L1) could have a demotivating effect on the students. The outcomes of this study were in line with other similar studies carried out in different contexts. One of these studies of which this research is a replication was conducted by Mahmoudi (2011). This study also showed that the over use of L1 in L2 classes might lead to studentsʹ dissatisfaction.
