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ERIC Number: EJ1029177
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1559-663X
Back Translating: An Integrated Approach to Focus Learners' Attention on Their L2 Knowledge Gaps
Zhang, Yun; Gao, Cun
English Teaching Forum, v52 n1 p30-34, 36 2014
Integration of the four language skills can be enhanced by focusing on back translating--translating an English text into the students' first language and then back into English. This article describes a three-step process for using back translation in reading classes as a way to help students identify gaps in their English competence.
Descriptors: Integrated Activities, Language Skills, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Translation, Second Language Learning, Interaction, Attention, Teaching Methods, Reading Materials, Learning Activities
US Department of State. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs, SA-5, 2200 C Street NW 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037. e-mail: etforum@state.gov; Web site: http://www.forum.state.gov
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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