15. Functions for the L1 used by L2 teachers: two studies x Highlighting important information x Saving time (translating what just said to L1) x Giving background information x Explaining difficult vocabulary/grammar x x Maintaining discipline x Giving feedback x Giving individual comments x Translating/checking comprehension x Giving instructions for activities Liu et al 2004: EFL teachers in S. Korea Macaro 1997 (cited in Cook 2008: 182): FL teachers in UK Top five most common functions [order for Liu et al changed from original]