Utilizing Translation as a Facilitating Tool in English Language Classes: A Case Study of Female EFL Students at the Faculty of Arts, Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan (81430)
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Using translation is a practical approach to teaching foreign languages. This study intends to investigate the influence of translation on language learning. The objective was to emphasize the advantages of reducing the use of the native language in these classes and to evaluate the skill level of students in English departments in Sudanese universities. The study used descriptive and experimental methods, including tests, questionnaires, and personal experience gained by the researcher, to collect data. Thirty-one university instructors and 278 female EFL students from the Faculty of Arts, Department of English Language and Literature at Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan, participated in the study by filling out two different questionnaires. Seventy students were deliberately chosen to participate in a pre-test (experimental group). The participants were divided into two groups (control and experimental) and subjected to different instructional approaches before completing a follow-up test. The study's hypotheses were confirmed using the SPSS software and Chi-Square analysis. The study's main findings suggest that including translation in language courses is advantageous and improves students' academic performance. Both teachers and students agree that utilizing only English is advantageous, while including Arabic is practical and effective. Teachers sometimes use Arabic (64.4%) and surprisingly refuse to admit it when formally questioned about their opinions. Overusing the native tongue is not recommended. The study recommends that English language instructors encourage the utilization of Arabic when needed, as it has been proven to benefit students. Furthermore, teachers should prioritize students who are struggling academically.
Authors:
Nawal Alhasan, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
Raees Unissa, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
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