The first language (L1) plays a crucial role in language learning, transferring skills and knowledge, contributing to cognitive development, cultural awareness, increased motivation, and meta linguistic awareness. However, L1 interference can lead to errors in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, code-switching can hinder fluency, limited vocabulary development may limit the acquisition of new words and expressions, cultural misunderstandings may occur due to reliance on first language cultural references, and resistance to change may impede progress in the second language. To ensure effective language learning, teachers must balance the positive aspects of L1 with potential challenges, using strategies that acknowledge the role of L1 without hindering the development of proficiency in the second language.

What are the effects of L1 on the language learning?
Is it always positive?

Research studies have revealed that L1 is not only an efficient learning tool but also a useful teaching method if pedagogical activities are well designed. Students use L1 to facilitate their process of comprehension and to reduce any insecurities that may arise from their limited language proficiency.
A key benefit of using L1 in language classroom is the help and support that it can give students. The teachers' use of learners' L1, numerous research studies suggest, helps to reduce student anxiety and establishes a positive and enjoyable learning environment

It all depends on whether there are a lot of "false friends" or not. For example, the Czech word "AKTUALNI" and the English word "ACTUAL"
Deceptively similar words, yet they have different meanings.
AKTUALNI: Current or up to date  
ACTUAL: Real or true; e.g. in the photo you can see the actual[real] size of the car 

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HI MY NAME IS GRAZIA AND I COME FROM ITALY. I LOVE TRAVELLING, READING BOOKS ,TV SERIES AND PIZZA. MY MOTTO IS"IT'S NEVER TOO LATE'!!!CIAO MI CHIAMO GRAZIA E VENGO DALL' ITALIA. MI PIACE VIAGGIARE, LEGGERE I LIBRI , LE SERIE TV E LA PIZZA. IL MIO MOTTO E' "NON E' MAI TROPPO TARDI"

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I HAVE BEEN TEACHNG  ITALIAN AND ENGLISH FOR TEN YEARS. IN 2019 I JOINED IN ARMED FORCES AS TEACHER STAFF UP TO NOW. MY FORTE IS GRAMMAR BUT CONVERSATION IS ESSENTIAL TOO DOR LEARNING A LANGUAGE.
INSEGNO ITALIANO E INGLESE DA 10 ANNI E DAL 2019 FACCIO PA

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