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    Effects and Perceptions Regarding the Use of L1 for EFL Teaching
    (Universidad de Cuenca, 2024-09-11) Cordova Toledo, Bryan David; Ureña Patiño, Viviana Lizbeth; Calle Calle, María Daniela
    The use of the first language (L1) in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom remains a contentious issue, with opinions divided between teachers who prefer not to utilize the mother tongue during English classes and those who do. This study aims to investigate and analyze the effects and purposes of L1 use on English teaching and the perceptions of students and teachers regarding the inclusion of L1 in EFL settings. Through the analysis of 22 studies with quantitative and qualitative designs, this work found that utilizing students' native language yields both positive and negative effects in the teaching-learning process of the target language. The analysis revealed that educators' perceptions were more frequently documented than those of learners. Despite this, there is a balance in the beliefs for and against L1 use between both groups. The exploration also identified the purposes behind teachers and pupils choosing to include L1 in English classes.