A debate was held in the department of Language Education, Arts and Culture, during which the participants discussed the role of the home language in the acquisition of a first additional language. One group of colleagues believed the home language does not have an influence on the acquisition of an additional language, while the other group argued that the home language plays a vital role in the acquisition of a first additional language. 1.1 If you were part of the above conversation, what would have been your opinion regarding the role of the home language? Provide evidence to support your answer. (10)​