The Effect of L1 in English Grammar on elt students at a State University Gamze Reis Abstract

Statement	Disagree		Not Sure
Agree
2. I prefer learning English grammar by using Turkish language to develop myself.	11	57.89%	4	21.05%	4	21.05%
6. I can understand all rules of English Grammar when used Turkish in grammar class.	7	36.84%	7	36.84%	5	26.31%
9. I feel comfortable and less stressed when teacher Used Turkish language in teaching English grammar.	4	21.05%	6	31.57%	9	47.36%
10. Learning English grammar by using Turkish helps me pass my examinations.	4	21.05%	7	36.84%	8	42.10%
11. Learning English grammar by using Turkish helps me improve other language skills.	7	36.84%	9	47.36%	3	15.78%
12. Using Turkish in English grammar class provides me with the opportunity to practice real language.	8	42.10%	2	10.52%	9	47.36%
13. Using Turkish in English grammar class provides me with the opportunity to participate and giving example.	7	36.84%	3	15.78%	9	47.36%
14. Using Turkish in English grammar class provides me with the opportunity to understand the application of grammar rules.	6	31.57%	7	36.84%	6	31.57%
15. I can understand most of English rules when teacher switches language (using both English, Turkish).	2	10.52%	7	36.84%	10	52.63%

Table 2. Positive Effect of L1 on L2 Teaching Grammar
Most of the participants stated that while learning English grammar they can understand better if they use Turkish. 47.36% of the participant group sees Turkish necessary for participating and giving example in English grammar class. Also, they feel comfortable and less stressed when they use Turkish. To pass the examinations, 42.10% use Turkish. In terms of understanding the application of grammar rules, 31.57% prefer Turkish in English grammar class. In addition, 52.63% of the participants prefer using both English and Turkish in English grammar class. However, 57.89% don’t agree with the idea of using Turkish in English grammar class to develop themselves. Similarly, 21.05% of participants think that they can develop their language skills by using Turkish in English grammar class (see Table 2).