THE ROLE OF PEDAGOGIC TRANSLATION IN GRAMMAR LEARNING: A TOOL FOR STRUCTURAL AWARENESS AND ACCURACY

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  • Anwar Benmoqadem Ibn Tofail University, Marrocco
  • Bani Koumachi Ibn Tofail University, Marrocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejfl.v9i2.6035

Ključne reči:

pedagogic translation, grammar learning, sentence structure, linguistic accuracy

Apstrakt

Pedagogic translation has long been the issue of debate between critics who ostracize it in language teaching, presumably because of its connection to the grammar translation method on the one hand, and proponents of bilingual reforms in language education, on the other.  The latter advocate that pedagogic translation is not without merits. Previous studies suggest that pedagogic translation promotes linguistic accuracy. This paper explores the role of pedagogic translation in developing the learners’ understanding of grammar rules and sentence structure. This paper combines theoretical insights with statistical data collected from teachers and learners of English at the CPGE in Morocco. The findings suggest that pedagogic translation is an effective tool in learning EFL grammar.

 

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    Anwar Benmoqadem is an English Teacher at the CPGE (Classes Préparatoires Aux Grandes Écoles) in Marrakesh, Morocco. He is interested in Language Education, Special Education, English for Specific Purposes, and Curriculum Development.

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    Bani Koumachi is a Professor at the Department of English Studies, School of Languages, Humanities and Arts, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco. Among his interests are Teaching Methods, Teacher Education, Educational Technology, Secondary Education, Language Education, Special Education, and Cultural Studies.

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2025-05-22

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God. 9 Br. 2 (2025)

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