Write a 1,000-1,500 word essay discussing the relationship between proficiency in L1 and the ability to learn L2. Include a brief discussion of the stages of L1 acquisition in the essay for context. essay should address the following questions:
How can literacy in L1 support literacy in L2?
What instructional implications does this create?
When and how would it be appropriate to use cognates as a support for the development of L2?