The Role of Translation in Foreign Language Learning: A Pedagogical and Cognitive Perspective
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Translation, language acquisition, comprehensionAbstract
This article explores the role of translation in foreign language learning, with a particular focus on English as a Foreign Language (EFL). While translation was historically associated with outdated grammar-translation methods, modern research highlights its renewed pedagogical value. The study analyzes how translation supports comprehension, vocabulary development, cognitive processing, and learner motivation. It also critically discusses the limitations of translation, particularly overreliance on the native language and its negative impact on communicative fluency. Drawing on established scholars such as Newmark (1988), Cook (2010), Duff (1994), and Nation (2013), the paper argues that translation should be viewed as a strategic support tool rather than a primary teaching method.
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