Cultural Problems Encountered EFL Students in Translation

Abstract

Language is an expression of culture of speakers. It influences on the way the speakers perceive the world. So focusing on the issue of translation from one language to another, the culture of both languages in the process of translation is influential. The main purpose of the present study is to investigate cultural difficulties that encounter EFL students in translating, it also aims at to find out some strategies and techniques to solve this difficulties. Translation study is surely a natural and obvious means of teaching someone a new language. It has lots of good effects. It can be used to aid learning, practice what has been learned, diagnose problems, and test proficiency .This paper aims at clarify the good benefits of Translation study in teaching and learning processes. Investigate for the role of translation study in enhancing communicative competence of (EFL) learners in developing and promoting English language acquisition .It also aims to help students to practice English skills and increasing their motivations of English language acquisition. Translation study is an academic exercise in practicing English language as the height communicative approach to language learning. The study adopts descriptive analytical method and a questionnaire as a tool for data collected. The sample of the study consists of (50) EFL teachers from ELManagil Locality Secondary Schools. (SPSS) program was used to analyzing collected data. The paper has found that discussion of translation study and linguistic differences and similarities of languages to students can enable students understanding the deepest using of the languages. Translation study motivates students to participate and interact in the lesson effective. It also finds Translation study enhances learners to practice the four skill of language. Translation study is a natural communicative activity for both teachers and students. The paper recommended that the syllabus designers should insert translation study in curriculum effectively in secondary schools.