Question

Development of english vocabulary using translation

Answer 1

Nevertheless, there are “significant and visible signs of a

revival of translation in language teaching according to

recent literature and applied linguistics” (Malmkjaer, 1998,

p.1). Many theorists, linguists, teachers agree on the

importance of using translation in foreign language classes.

For instance, Schaffner (1998) claims that the translation

and related exercises could be beneficial to foreign

language learning:

1. To improve verbal agility.

2. To expand students’ vocabulary in L2.

3. To develop their style.

4. To improve their understanding of how languages

work.

5. To consolidate L2 structures for active use.

6. To monitor and improve the comprehension of L2.