Abstract |
This presentation looks into the theory and practice of using translation methodology and applications in the ELT classroom. The presenter will highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of the translation method and will focus on the opportunities provided by Google Translate.
Being an important member of the 'Google family', Google Translate is probably one of the easiest and the most accessible tools to help users meet their translation needs. Since it offers quick and rather accurate dual translation services in a variety of languages, students have discovered the benefits of this application and tend to use it more often in and outside their classroom. As language instructors, our aim is to seek the best techniques of making such translation activity meaningful. Thus, the presenter will offer some practical solutions and ideas of how Google Translate can be effectively used to introduce and practise vocabulary items for Arab learners of English. |
Presenter 1 |
Gennady Medvedev, Dr.
SQU
Dr. Gennady Medvedev holds a Ph.D. in Germanic Languages from Minsk State Linguistic University, Belarus. Prior to his arrival at the Language Centre of SQU in 2009, he taught in various ELT programmes and provided top-ranking translation services. |