Thread: Is it okay to speak the students' native language in class?
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Default Re: Is it okay to speak the students' native language in class?
I think the guiding principle is always - does it help or hinder the students' learning. Often it helps, sometimes it hinders. You'll find an article discussing the pros and cons on the ELT Notebook, here.
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