JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

The Role of Translation in the Improvement of EFL Learners’ Reading

Comprehension at the Intermediate Level of Language Proficiency

Author(s): Giti Mousapour Negari

Citation: Giti Mousapour Negari, (2011) "The Role of Translation in the Improvement of EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension at the Intermediate Level of Language Proficiency," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.11, Iss. 3, pp. 60 - 66

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

This study attempts to investigate the role of translation in improving EFL learners’ reading

comprehension. To that end, 120 learners studying English at different Language Institutes were selected.

The Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (Corrigan, 1979) was administered to determine

their level of proficiency. The participants were randomly assigned to two control and two experimental

groups. The results demonstrated that translation technique affects the learners’ reading comprehension

at the intermediate level of language proficiency. The findings of the study will be applicable in teaching

language skills, translation studies and lesson planning.