He challenges the belief that teaching must be entirely monolingual to be "natural". 2. Core Arguments for Reassessment

Cook documents how, since the late 19th century (starting with the Reform Movement and Direct Method), translation was labeled a "taboo" or "villain" in language teaching. Unexamined Dogma:

By engaging with Cook's work and exploring the complexities of translation in language teaching, language educators can develop a deeper understanding of the role of translation in language learning and teaching.