WTC in the EFL Classroom: Beyond the Barriers of Monolingualism Paper presentation report

The English Language Centre's Staff Professional Development Committee organised a paper presentation on WTC in the EFL Classroom: Beyond the Barriers of Monolingualism. It was conducted on Tuesday, 30 October 2018, by Mr Mokhtar Lafi. Mr Lafi emphasised the importance of L1 in helping in learning and acquiring of L2. After the talk, Mr Younus Al Za’abi, the assistant dean for academic affairs (ADAA), opened the discussion on the role of L1 in language learning and acquiring of L2. Mr Za’abi showed his preference that the Arabic speaking teachers should encourage students to use L2 effectively inside and outside the classroom.  Mr Al Za'abi handed over a certificate of appreciation to the presenter.