Institutional Repository | Satya Wacana Christian University: Problems In Learning Chinese Vocabulary Using English Translation

PROBLEMS IN LEARNING CHINESE VOCABULARY USING
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Abstract
This study aimed at investigating some possible problems that may appear during the process
of Chinese language learning that use English translation. Considering that vocabulary and
translation are connected to each other and they are very essential for the foreign language
learners, the background of this study will focus on finding theories and data about
vocabulary learning, in its relation with translation, and also how the use of dictionary
impacts on translation and vocabulary acquisition. The data was collected through interview
with respondents, and the data collection will be analyzed qualitatively. This study shows
that, there are two major problems that are appear during the learning process: difficulties in
handling long sentences and how the students use dictionaries as the tool to help them during
the foreign language learning process.
Keywords: Problems, Translation, Vocabulary, Dictionary, Foreign Language.