GOOGLE TRANSLATE IN TEACHING ENGLISH

Gennady Medvedev

DOI Number
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First page
181
Last page
193

Abstract


Emphasizing the importance of translation in the English language classroom, this paper discusses educational implications of translation as a meaningful language learning activity. It also explores instant translation tools currently used in the English Foundation Program at the Language Centre at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. Practical ideas of how Google Translate can be effectively used to introduce and practice vocabulary items with Arab learners of English are offered.


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