Translation in the EFL classroom

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Conclusion

Translation is a good pedagogical resource that makes part of the natural way of learning a foreign language but it needs to be used with moderation and the correct orientation.

Translation in the EFL classroom

why not to use it

Vocabulary taugh in isolation

L1 thinking

Artificial exercise

Newson (1988) argued that translation

(4) It does not facilitate achievement of generally accepted aims such as emphasis on the spoken language. (cited by Mogahed M, 2011).

(3) It gives false belief of the idea that there is a perfect one-to-one correspondence between languages;

(2) It deprives teacher and learner of the benefit of working within a single language

(1) encourages thinking in one language and transferring to another, with accompanying interference;

Reasons to use it

It occurs naturally

Fernandez (2014) says “translation is indeed an act of communication across languages and cultures, as it is a naturally occurring activity that takes place in the real world

Can improve the level of the students when they search for the equivalence in their language.

Reduces anxiety

It is a pedagogical resource.

Reinforce all the skills.

Save time to understand complex instructions.