Exploring the impact of mental translation on communicative language teaching and learning in Romanian schools

This research investigates the impact of mental translation on communicative language teaching and learning in Romanian schools. By examining the perspectives of teachers and students, the study explores how mental translation can enhance language processing, comprehension, and speaking abilities. Through qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews and questionnaires with teachers and students of English, the research identifies key strategies and challenges associated with mental translation. The findings highlight the potential benefits of incorporating mental translation in language instruction to foster communicative competence and improve language acquisition. Recommendations are provided to optimize teaching methods and encourage innovative practices in foreign language education, ultimately aiming to enhance students' language learning experiences and outcomes.