Language Learning Through Interpreting and Translation: Highlighting Students’ Experiences  

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Rido, Akhyar

Jenis: Article from Proceeding
Dalam koleksi: 58th TEFLIN International Conference: Language Teaching and Character Building, Semarang, 3rd-5th November 2011, page 1-7.
Topik: interpreting; translation; language learning; L2 skills
Fulltext: 11.AKHYAR RIDO.pdf (114.16KB)

Isi artikel

The main objective of this study is to consider the use of interpreting and translation in language learning. Primarily, it looks into some benefits of using interpreting and translation in improving students’ second language (L2-English) abilities by closely examining the nature of the students’ experiences. Semi-structured interviews of 20 volunteer students were conducted. The finding shows that the students felt they developed their L2 skills. Furthermore, the study indicates that the students are engaged in an active learning through interpreting and translation activities. It is proposed that translation may contribute to enhance the learner’s accuracy of the L2, which will eventually encourage development of their linguistic and communicative skills in both languages, particularly their L2. I, therefore, promote that interpreting and translation are apt for language teaching, mainly at the university level.

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