From Scaffold to Strategy: The Role of Translation in Developing Communicative Competence in an Algerian EFL Context

Abstract

This study explores the role of translation as a pedagogical tool in enhancing communicative competence in English among 25 first-year translation students at Saida University. Through qualitative and quantitative analysis, the research reveals that students rely on translation to improve vocabulary acquisition, grammatical accuracy, cultural understanding, and confidence in language use. The findings highlight translation’s effectiveness in fostering linguistic and communicative skills, offering insights into its integration in language teaching methodologies.