Audiovisual translation in language teaching and learning

This chapter explores the use of Audiovisual Translation (AVT) in the field of language teaching and learning, focusing particularly on classroom and teacher-mediated environments where AVT tasks are performed by learners. It begins with a historical overview of the use of AVT in the language classroom and discusses the most relevant and recent contributions in this area, highlighting key research methods and scholarly research themes. It further discusses how technological developments and the availability of free resources are impacting on this area of research and concludes with indications for future directions and suggestions for further debate.