Translation in Language Teaching
Guy Cook
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Paperback. Series: Oxford Applied Linguistics. Num Pages: 202 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; EBA. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 326.
A groundbreaking reconsideration of translation in English language teaching, this book is a survey and critical assessment of arguments for and against translation in different teaching contexts. This book proposes translation as one of a number of ways of relating English to students own languages. It surveys the contexts of monolingual and bilingual teaching and discusses the different uses and roles of translation and bilingualisation for different stages and ages of learning and for different purposes, e.g. explanation, practice, and testing. Establishing a new direction in practice and research, it goes on to suggest and ... Read more
A groundbreaking reconsideration of translation in English language teaching, this book is a survey and critical assessment of arguments for and against translation in different teaching contexts. This book proposes translation as one of a number of ways of relating English to students own languages. It surveys the contexts of monolingual and bilingual teaching and discusses the different uses and roles of translation and bilingualisation for different stages and ages of learning and for different purposes, e.g. explanation, practice, and testing. Establishing a new direction in practice and research, it goes on to suggest and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
202
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Oxford Applied Linguistics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780194424752
SKU
V9780194424752
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Reviews for Translation in Language Teaching
'This is an outstanding work which convincingly throws new light on a topic long outlawed in many teaching centres and shunned on many teacher training courses. It is a must for all teachers and teacher trainers.'
Roger Hunt, Director of Education, International House Barcelona
'...a well-argued hard-hitting title as this should immediately be placed on reading lists for ... Read more
Roger Hunt, Director of Education, International House Barcelona
'...a well-argued hard-hitting title as this should immediately be placed on reading lists for ... Read more