Difficulties of Vietnamese - English translation experienced by English majors in a tertiary educational context in Vietnam

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In the global economy and cultural interchange with other countries, English translation has steadily become a necessary and pressing tool that paves the way for the integration of individuals, organizations, and corporations. Therefore, English majors in Vietnam need have experience and knowledge in translation skills which can be considered an advantage for them in the labour market. However, in reality, Vietnamese-English translation skills are not easy to master, then learners cannot avoid mistakes in their translating practice. A wide array of issues related to translation has been highlighted in recent years and translating Vietnamese into English is one of the most striking matters which should be adequately addressed. The study provides the deeper insight into difficulties of Vietnamese – English translation experienced by senior English language students at Thai Nguyen University of Sciences in Vietnam. The data are collected through online survey questionnaires with the participation of 25 students majoring English For Tourism there. The study's findings show that the challenges can be classified into three major categories, namely language, cultural, and background knowledge. Furthermore, some possible recommendations are proposed to overcome the difficulties in Vietnamese-English translation.

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