الناص
Volume 19, Numéro 1, Pages 125-135
2024-09-30

Translation As A Mediation Tool For Developing Speaking Skill: Cefr Perspectives

Authors : Boukhentache Slimane .

Abstract

The Common European framework of Reference (CEFR) introduced in 2001 a new language competency called mediation. Mediation refers to the process wherein an individual bridges the gap between interlocutors who cannot understand each other, and it primarily uses translation. This study attempts to demystify this relatively new competency and show how it can be applied to develop the speaking skill. The CEFR mediation categories are explained, and they are shown how they exploit translation to simplify input and make communicative messages accessible. Consequently, this paper suggests the use of mediation translation activities to develop speaking skill as well as to equip future citizens with modern values of mediation such as conflict resolution capacities.

Keywords

CEFR ; Mediation ; Translation ; Speaking ; Descriptors