THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TRANSLATION IN PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES

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This article focuses on translation practice that helps students acquire, develop, and strengthen their knowledge and skills in a foreign language. Translation integrated into the practice of language learning along with generally accepted learning activities such as reading, listening, writing and vocabulary development can be described as a “pedagogical tool” as its purpose is language learning. Translation activity forces students to communicate in two directions: from a foreign language and into it. During translation, students are encouraged to notice differences in structure and vocabulary, strengthen grammatical skills, shape their own way of thinking, and correct common mistakes that might otherwise go unnoticed. Students can get the most out of their learning if they are encouraged to use their translation skills correctly. Translation is agood toolfor learning aforeign language. Key words:translation, language teaching, translation method, textbook, language skills. Introduction. The practice of translation has always caused controversy about whether it can be an effective and efficient tool in the study of a foreign language. Until recently, translation was not a success in the teaching community. This, as a language activity, was seen as an inappropriate tool in the context of foreign language learning. It has been criticized for its close relationship with a traditional literal translation. Even today, translation is often viewed as a kind of mechanical linguistic transfer of meaning from one language to another. It continues to be overlooked as a useful language learning tool due to the fact that it is not a communication activity that does not meet the general needs of the language learner. The translation is considered time-consuming, tedious, and irrelevant. However, over the past few decades, interest in translation has increased. practice in foreign language lessons. Recently, foreign language teachers have revived the use of translation for various educational purposes. It was noted that translation activities can be used for pedagogical purposes along with other types of traditional language activities. It was noted that translation, as a method used in the practice of teaching page1305 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue02,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai languages, contributes to a deeper understanding of the essence of the material being studied. The problem discussed in the article is the relevance of translation to improve the level of foreign language proficiency. The purpose of this article is to prove that translation is an effective method of language practice. The purpose of this article is also, firstly, to describe translation activities that raise students' awareness of the use of the language, and, secondly, to explore the benefits of translation when knowing a foreign language. Research methods: a reviewof theoretical premises, analysis of translation activities inalanguage class. Theoretical basis. Translation plays a very important role in the modern world. However, the use of translation in foreign language teaching is perceived in different ways by linguists, methodologists, and teachers. Its use in teaching foreign languages ​ ​ causes a lot of controversy and criticism. The main reason for this is that there have been a number of studies over the years that have either approved or completely ignored the use of translation as a teaching method. Many scholars believed that translation wastes precious timethat couldbe used to teach basic skills in a language, translation is misleading and prevents students from thinking in a foreign language, translation is only suitable for teaching translators. However, there are significant and visible signs of a renaissance in translation in language teaching in accordance with the latest literature and applied linguistics. Many theorists, linguists, teachers agree on the importance of using translation in foreign language lessons. Translation and related exercises can be useful for learning a foreign language for the following reasons: they expand the vocabulary of students, develop their style, improve students' understanding of how the language works. Translation in foreign language classes is slowly becoming a form of "pedagogical translation", which is no longer seen as an ineffective tool in language learning but is assessed as a way to enrich the competencies of students. The translation is recognized as the fifth skill and most important social skill as it promotes communication and understanding. As a form of communication, translation involves interaction and cooperation between people, which makes it a very useful tool. in teaching a foreign language. Translation raises awareness of the language. During translation, students focus on identifying differences in the structure and vocabulary of a