Past Simple Tense Translation: A Comparative Case Study of English Major Students
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This research aims to study the patterns of translating past simple tense from English to Thai by third-year English major students from the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Education at Naresuan University. There were 80 participants in total, all of whom had previously completed basic translation courses and were enrolled in the study. Data was collected through a 20-item translation test administered in the classroom setting. The study found that students used three main patterns of translation structure, namely: 1) "ได้ (dai) + main verb," 2) "ได้ (dai) + main verb + แล้ว (léew)," and 3) "ø + main verb" (translating only the main verb without considering tense). Interestingly, both faculties exhibited similar frequencies in all three patterns, with pattern 3 being the most frequently used, followed by patterns 2 and 1, respectively. However, these translation patterns were found to inadequately convey the meaning of past tense in Thai. This research underscores the importance of translation teaching that emphasizes grammatical and semantic differences between Thai and English, particularly concerning tense, to ensure accurate and clear translation among students.
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