https://repository.sustech.edu/handle/123456789/18932 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:37:40 GMT 2026-04-09T00:37:40Z https://repository.sustech.edu/handle/123456789/19107 Utilizing Translation to Boost Understanding among Learners Abd Elmajid, Waleed Abd Elwahab The main objective of this study is to investigate the role of translation as a tool to improve EFL learners’ skills (reading and writing). The study applied the experimental method in order to find out the impact of practicing translation courses on the development of these skills. To analyze the data, the researcher used (SPSS )program. The main findings of the research exposed that most students are unable to use mono-lingual dictionaries let alone bi-lingual ones. Translation can be used as one of the subjects that contribute significantly to the development of students’ language skills. Translation students must be trained a lot on how to use monolingual and bi-lingual dictionaries. Teachers should concentrate on fluency more than accuracy in English classes. The study also recommended using translation as one of the curriculum in translation and English programs at universities. article Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.sustech.edu/handle/123456789/19107 2017-10-09T00:00:00Z https://repository.sustech.edu/handle/123456789/19106 Using Indigenous Languages forTeaching:Tama Language Dawood, Mastura Mohamed Ibrahim; Mohammed, Mahammod Ali The question of which language(s) could be used for teaching and learning is a crucial one in bilingual and multilingual contexts. In former colonial countries, it is a question that has occupied the agendas of many governments since they attained independence. Some countries have made strides towards addressing it (e.g., Tanzania and Nigeria), although it continues to haunt others. In Sudan there are similar cases of indigenous languages, namely the Tama Language in Dar Tam. Tama is such a small minority in Dar Fur that is increasingly growing in numbers and importance. Tama people believe that their language can at least be used at lower levels of general education if an adequate writing system is devised. A number of studies have been conducted in this domain all have the objectives of creating an effective writing system that will Tama young learners to use their language in education. Young learners are already familiar with the Arabic script as they have been exposed to glorious Guran in Khalawa (a pre-school setting). Arabic script can be suggested as the best type of script to be used for writing Tama language. article Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.sustech.edu/handle/123456789/19106 2017-10-05T00:00:00Z https://repository.sustech.edu/handle/123456789/19105 Using Authentic Materials in Teaching to Enhance EFL Report Writing at Tertiary Level Ali, Ahazeej Abdellateef Abdelkareem; Bashoum, Tag Elsir Hassan This study aimed to investigate the possibility of using authentic materials to enhance writing report, finding out the reasons behind the absence of using authentic materials to teach report writing as well as clarifying the importance of using such materials in teaching writing for the work place, specifically writing report. The researchers used descriptive analytical approach as well as experimental methodology in the study. Tests and interview were the means of data collection. The subjects of the study were 90 students of marketing at Sudan University of Science and Technology, who were given the test before the training sessions and divided equally into control and experimental groups then they had the same test as post- test after the treatment. The tests results showed the significant differences between the performance of students before and after the treatment which show the improvements of the level of the experiment participants .This revealed the possibilities of using authentic materials and authentic tasks to promote writing report. The interview which was conducted with 12 teachers who teach ESP at three different Sudanese universities at Khartoum State also showed the importance of using authentic materials to teach report writing which will solve the problem that is caused by unaffordable, expensive textbooks. Teachers also believe that using such materials, motivate students and connect them to real world of language usage which creates sense of purpose for learning. The interview also proved that the absence of using authentic materials at treasury level is due to the lack of training on how to use them among teachers. The above mentioned results have verified the hypotheses of the study. article Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.sustech.edu/handle/123456789/19105 2017-10-08T00:00:00Z https://repository.sustech.edu/handle/123456789/19104 Think-Pair –Share Technique for Enhancing Students’ Classroom Interaction Hamad, Sarrah Osman Eltom This paper sets out to explore the teaching strategy of Think-Pair-Share (TPS) which is a collaborative learning strategy in which students work together to solve a problem or answer a question about an assigned reading. This technique requires students to think individually about a topic or an answer to a question; and share ideas with classmates. Discussing an answer with a partner serves to maximize participation, focus attention and engage students in comprehending the reading material. In this research the effectiveness of think-pair-share is tested to find out whether the said technique will help undergraduate students improve their oral delivery and whether the students are willing to learn speaking through this technique. As many as fifty students at Ribat University students were chosen as population for this study. The sample of the present study was divided into two major groups 25 students as the experimental group and 25 ones as control. Speaking test and questionnaire have been the tools applied to collect data to inform the study. Speaking test was used to obtain data of the students’ speaking ability and a questionnaire was used to know the students’ interest in learning speaking English through Think- Pair-Share technique. The researcher found that there was a noteworthy difference between achievement of the students who applied Think-Pair-Share technique and who did not opt for Think-Pair-Share technique in speaking. article Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.sustech.edu/handle/123456789/19104 2017-10-22T00:00:00Z