Journal of Research in Applied Linguistics

Journal of Research in Applied Linguistics

Exploring Translation and Its Audiovisual Modes in Language Teaching: A Multi-Perspective Mixed-Methods Study with Pre-Service Teachers, In-Service Teachers, and Professional Translators

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Document Type : Research Article

Authors
Álvaro López-Enríquez
José Luis Ortega-Martín
Silvia Corral-Robles
Department of Language and Literature Teaching, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
10.22055/rals.2026.51898.3797
Abstract
Debate continues over the role of translation in foreign language (FL) education. While many emphasize its linguistic, cultural, and cognitive benefits, others associate it with traditional, constraining pedagogies. This study investigates how translation and its audiovisual modes are perceived in Greece by pre-service language teachers at the University of the Aegean, in-service teachers across several educational levels, and professional translators. Using a sequential mixed-methods design, data from a validated 40-item questionnaire completed by 89 pre-service teachers and a focus group with 10 professionals revealed broadly positive attitudes toward translation, especially audiovisual translation (AVT), for classroom and autonomous language learning. Participants associated AVT with motivation, oral skills, overall proficiency, multimodal learning, cultural awareness, and transversal competences, while warning against overreliance and literalism. Findings support a more systematic and critically guided integration of AVT into FL curricula and teacher education programs, highlighting its potential as a learner-centered and culturally responsive pedagogical practice.
Keywords
Didactic Audiovisual Translation
Pedagogical Translation
Mediation
Teachers
Active Methodologies
Audiovisual Translation
Translators
Journal of Research in Applied Linguistics

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 11 June 2026