TRANSLATION AS A TOOL FOR GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT IN ENGLISH CLASSROOM
Keywords:
translation method, traditional method, grammar, vocabulary, EFL.Abstract
The effectiveness of the translation method against the traditional direct instruction method for enhancing vocabulary and grammar in eighth-grade EFL students is investigated in this study. 54 students were divided into two groups using a quasi-experimental design; one group received direct instruction, while the other group received translation. Teachers took part in semi-structured interviews, and both groups completed pre- and post-tests. According to the results, the translation technique group improved by 25% while the traditional method group improved by 16%. Students in the translation group shown greater motivation, confidence, and involvement, according to qualitative data. These results indicate that translation can be an effective teaching tool in EFL classes, improving students' vocabulary and grammatical knowledge and usage
