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TEACHING WRITING THROUGH TRANSLATION Li Changjiang Nankai University Ni Lianxue Jiaonan Yinzhu Central Primary School Abstract of foreign language competence, or, to be more For decades, the Grammar-Translation Method specific, translation is used as a teaching device to aid has been blamed as the major contributing factor the teacher to teach, and college students to write, leading to the low linguistic competence on the part more effectively and efficiently. of EFL learners. However, the role of translation in 2. Theoretical Grounds aiding college EFL learners cannot be neglected. Translation in this paper is not translation proper, 2.1 A diachronic overview of translation in TEFL but is used as an aid in learning writing. The central The role of translation in TEFL has concern of this paper is the application of translation undergone considerable transformation in the past in the teaching of writing, which is exemplified in centuries. In history, the role of translation in four aspects: using translation as a monitoring TEFL was known as the Grammar-Translation device; as a guide for writing; as a composition Method. The first grammar-translation marker; and as a guide for recitation. EFL teachers coursebook in English was published in 1793 by should not reject translation in its entirety. Rathe