The Use of Translation as a Learning Method in English Language Teaching.

Abstract

The present study aims at investigating the use of translation as a learning method in English language eaching. In addition, it explores the effectiveness of translation as a tool for improving students’ language proficiency. The data were collected through a quantitative collection method, including the teachers’ stionnaire and the students’ questionnaire. The students’ questionnaire has been distributed to 60 third-year LMD tudents of English at AbdelhafidBoussouf Mila University Center. After the data analysis, it has been deduced that the use of translation can be an effective learning method for improving language proficiency. Translation can be a valuable method for teaching and learning the English language. It can be a good way to learn new vocabulary. By translating English words into the learners’ native language and vice versa, learners can improve their understanding and retention of the new vocabulary. Besides, students and teachers prefer to use translation in their EFL classes to facilitate understanding. By translating English words or sentences into their native language, students’ can quickly grasp the meaning of the text or the lesson. Additionally, translation can help students understand the nuances of the English language. By comparing English sentences to their anslations, students can see how the languages are structured and how different words are used in different contexts. This can help students become more accurate in their use of English.