Students＇ perception of teachers＇ language use in an EFL classroom

Abstract

This paper examines students＇ perception of teachers＇ use of language in EFL classrooms. The debate over whether or not the students＇ L1 should be used in classrooms is ongoing. In the case of Japan, the students＇ relatively low proficiency in English, at the time of entering university, makes teachers question whether maintaining English only classrooms “work” or puts too much pressure on students. Questionnaire results from students show that regardless of their proficiency level, most students appreciated that the classes were conducted in English only rather than using Japanese. It also indicated areas for a further action research to consider students＇ perception of language in classrooms.