Dispelling the Myth of “English Only”: Understanding the Importance of the First Language in Second Language Learning

Format: Article

Description: A brief by Elsa Billings and Aída Walqui that discusses the importance of a English Language Learners (ELL) first language, presents supporting background research on cognitive, social-emotional, and academic benefits, and offers strategies to help teachers support ELLs in instruction.

Link: https://www.wested.org/resources/dispelling-the-myth-of-english-only/

Citation: Billings, E. & Walqui, A. (2017) Dispelling the Myth of “English Only”: Understanding the Importance of the First Language in Second Language Learning. New York State Education Department. Retrieved from https://www.wested.org/resources/dispelling-the-myth-of-english-only/