Why knowledge of non english languages should be included in an ELT CPD curriculum by Scott Reilly
Channel: ELT Ireland
Date: 2018-12-24

“Students MUST speak English in the class”. While this may be an appropriate mantra most of the time, there are circumstances in which it can be beneficial for EFL students to think in their native language and compare it to the target language. It is my belief that a language teacher should have at least a rudimentary knowledge of other languages in order to predict L2 errors in the classroom and offer more targeted feedback. 
 
Scott is very interested in words, why we use them and what they mean. His attitude towards TEFL and English was best summed up by the eminent orator Donald Trump: I know words...I have the best words.