The Teachers’ Roles in Reducing the Interference of L1 in Audio-lingual Classrooms: A Qualitative Case Study in Malaysian Primary School

Mohammad Naim Rahim; Sayed Ali Reza Ahmadi

doi:10.31849/reila.v3i2.6335

Mohammad Naim Rahim Kunduz University, Kunduz. Afghanistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9600-7463
Sayed Ali Reza Ahmadi Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru. Malaysia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31849/reila.v3i2.6335

Keywords: L1, L2, teachers, audio-lingual method, orchestra leader, motivator

Abstract

This research article explores the teachers’ roles in reducing L1 (First Language) interference in audio-lingual classrooms. The main concern of the audio-lingual method is to focus less on grammar and teaching it inductively. There is also an emphasis on pronunciation in this method. Using tapes, visual language aids, and new materials are presented in an interactive model. The teacher presents a new structure using communicative models, and there is less focus on L1. The study applies a qualitative case study and uses observation and interview data collection techniques in a particular primary school of Malaysia during the English language sessions. The thematic analysis technique is performed to categorize the significant findings into three main themes: teacher as a role model, teacher as an orchestra leader, and teacher as a motivator. The data from classroom observation is triangulated to determine how the data is closed to the interview. The finding shows the problematisation of using L1 in teaching L2 (Second Language) since the interference of L1 negatively impacts learning L2. The study contributes to the perspective that English teachers in audio-lingual classrooms are expected to understand their objective roles. The result also implies the teachers' significance to accept that using L1 in maxim spoils learning L2, especially in an audio-lingual classroom.

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Author Biographies

Mohammad Naim Rahim, Kunduz University, Kunduz. Afghanistan

Mohammad Naim Rahim is a postgraduate student (PhD) at University Technology Malaysia. He is also a Teaching Assistant in the Department of English Language & Literature at Kunduz University of Afghanistan. He is a poet and his first poem's book was published in 2017. Currently, he is doing his PhD research on the Future of Education. His research interest is TESL, EFL, ESL, E-learning, Online Learning, Research Methodology, English Language Teaching Methodology, Innovation in Teaching and Learning, and Blended Learning.

Sayed Ali Reza Ahmadi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru. Malaysia

Sayed Ali Reza Ahmadi is a Fulbright awardee and a Ph.D. candidate in one of the prestigious campuses in the USA. He is also a lecturer with many years of experiences.

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