To What Extent Should Translanguaging Be Encouraged in English-Medium Instruction Classrooms

Abstract

Recent research has focused on the importance of translanguaging in English-Medium Instruction (EMI) classrooms in multilingual settings and higher education. According to Chicherina and Strelkova’s (2023) research roughly 85% of both tutors and students view translanguaging as a productive tool to enhance commu-nication in EMI classrooms. This editorial paper will first examine how translanguaging should be encouraged in EMI classrooms and indicate the benefits and challenges of encouraging translanguaging in these classrooms.