COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE RESPONSES OF L1 (AFAN OROMO) IN THE EFL CLASSROOM

One of the most common issues that EFL teachers face in classroom is decision whether or not to use L1 L2 classroom. The purpose this study was explore cognitive and affective responses (Afan Oromo) primary school classrooms. employed a qualitative research method with descriptive case study. Classroom observations interviews were used collect data. Nvivo 12 computer program data analysis software analyze collected finding indicated prevalent reactions comparing English Afan Oromo grammatical rules, acquiring new vocabulary, forming links between English. Teachers preferred for teaching lessons, abstract concepts. Students better understanding, mastery grammar complicated issues, more natural way expressing themselves because enables them confident sense while their views keeping filter low. Although using contributes unguided usage unsystematized practice may impede achievement desired goals learning.