AN INVESTIGATION INTO STUDENTS' PERCEPTION OF TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: A SURVEY-BASED STUDY

English language has become the lingua franca throughout the world since the colonial rule. However, in India, the introduction of National Education Policy 2020 has revived the usage of native, indigenous and regional languages along with the link language English. Contextualizing the same idea, this paper explores the multifaceted role translation plays in the learning of English Language in the Higher Education Institute classrooms. This research investigates the future of translation in language learning, enhancement of cultural understanding and practical communicational competence by addressing the challenges that students face while learning the English language. The paper also aims to give a deep insight into the relevance of translation in English language teaching today by amalgamating the traditional as well as modern translation techniques with the help of a survey conducted on the undergraduate students. In this regard, a questionnaire was circulated amongst the students to bring out their perception about the role of translation in enhancing their language competence. The data received from the respondents will be used for analysis to establish the relevance of translation in today’s language learning scenario. The study also highlights that if used meticulously, translation can enhance communicative practices by supporting comprehension and learner confidence. The findings clearly indicate that many students look at the practice of translation positively, reflecting its usefulness in enriching vocabulary building, clarifying grammatical concepts and bridging cultural understanding.