Abstract:
The thought of using the first language (L1) in the second language (L2) classrooms is a skeptical issue among
purist and researchers due to the negative perception. However, L1 prepares learners with the language
competence they require when the L1 strategy is used. The paper discusses the impact of L1 (Bahasa
Malaysia) on writing performance in L2. The objectives of this research are to identify the types of impact in
writing process and product in L2, observe instances in which L1 aids learning in L2 and to know the teacher
strategies encountering L1 in L2 during the teaching and learning process and product. This paper attempts
to address three research questions i) what types of impacts in writing process of L2 ii) what kind of instances
in which L1 aids learning in L2 writing process iii) what are the teacher strategies encountering L1 in L2
during the teaching and learning process and product? Survey questionnaires were distributed, and
observations were carried out. The findings indicate that L1 gives a positive feedback, able to lessen the
anxiety level of learners and is a constructive strategy that aids learners in L2 writing process.
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