EFL Learners’ Use of Translation as a Learning Strategy

Year 2018, Volume: 7 Issue: 4, 175 - 188, 31.12.2018

Gülten Genç , Emine Kuluşaklı , Emrah Boynukara

Abstract

Abstract

It is generally known that language
learners use some strategies to learn a new language. Cognitive strategies as
one of language learning strategies are mostly used by learners who study a
foreign language to improve their skills. As one of the cognitive strategies,
translation is used in learning a language by foreign language learners.
Although some teachers and researchers present negative attitudes towards the
use of this strategy in teaching a language, some put emphasis on the necessity
and the role of translation in the development of learning.  In order to understand whether learners use
translation as a learning strategy in learning English, this study investigated
159 students’ opinions about the use of it. 
The participants were attending at a preparatory class in a state
university and their ages ranged between 18 and 34. The questionnaire was
comprised of some information concerning the students’ gender and education
background and translation strategy use. The findings of the data were
statistically analyzed and necessary pedagogical implications were given.

Keywords

Translation, learning strategy, learning English

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