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From: http://blog.tesol.org/the-ingenuity-of-code-mixing-and-code-switching/

In this blog post, the author invites the reader to reconsider the pedagogical value of code-mixing. Reflecting on personal practice, the author reports how the students’ L1 can be used to explain subject matter as well as deepen students' understanding of both their L1 and their target languages. The post highlights how students’ L1 can be viewed as an asset in everyday classroom interaction, supporting the transition to English Medium Instruction, which happens at later stages in their primary education. The post is intended for educators who wonder about the use of students' L1 in world language classrooms.

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