The use of translation as a tool in EFL learning : case study : University students

Abstract EN

This study aims to show the pedagogical importance of translation.

To do so, a questionnaire was conducted to EFL students at Tahri Mohammed University of Bechar for the aim of gathering information about the realities around the use of translation as a pedagogical tool.

Moreover, random sessions were attended with the three levels to investigate the different attitudes and behaviors of both EFL teachers and students towards translation, and how can this tool serve EFL learning.

Furthermore, to investigate the effectiveness of translation activities and to see whether the students benefit from them, two simple translation activities were designed and conducted for only ten (10) volunteers from each level.