Improving Writing skills Through Translation A Case Study of second year English Students at the University of Ibn Khaldoun, Tiaret.

Abstract

Using translation become an effective factor in enhancing students skills, and it has long played a big role in teaching and learning EFL learners. Many scholars have argued that translation is not a useful tool for learning a foreign language when other show that from being useless translation can be a great aid to foreign language learning. The current study investigates the impact of translation on second year English Students writing skills at University of Ibn khaldoun .The study aims to address the research problem of enhancing students writing proficiency by incorporating translation exercises into their language learning process. The basic design of the study employs a questionnaire as a research tool with sample of 44 second year English Students .Results showed a significant improvement in writing skills in the experimental group, with students expressing increased confidence and acknowledging the benefits of translation in vocabulary expansion, grammar usage, and fluency. Integrating translation exercises into language learning curricula can enhance writing proficiency and student engagement, providing valuable opportunities to refine writing abilities and foster a deeper understanding of language structures and conventions.