By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• discuss critically the controversial position of translation in the language classroom;
• develop an understanding of translation as a communicative activity that can be used effectively in the language classroom;
• identify and use various types of translation (and interpreting) activities;
• identify and use various types of translating (and interpreting) strategies;
• design appropriate translation tasks in order to enhance students' listening, oral and written skills;
• select and design appropriate translation tasks in order to test students' listening, oral and written skills;
• incorporate professional translating skills into the language classroom.