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ERIC Number: EJ134699
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1976
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Translation--an End but not a Means
Bolitho, A. R.
English Language Teaching Journal, 30, 2, 110-114, Jan 76
The mother tongue should not be used in the classroom. If the student is constantly allowed to translate he will never make the jump into the target culture. Translation is an aim that can be achieved only when considerable proficiency in the target language has been attained. (SCC)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Language Skills, Second Language Learning, Teaching Methods, Translation
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Identifiers: Native Language Use (Language Instruction)