CLASS 6:

TRANSLATTING CONVERSATIONS
Several things to keep in mind when translating:
1. Meanings are not restricted by the source language patterns
2. Meaning should be conveyed accurately with no misinterpretation or
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misleading language
Be aware of the notion register!
Ensure to not losing certainty of meaning in the source text
No free translation
Do not use everyday language
Do not look at the model answer unless you have completed each
task
Consult your dictionaries when you find problems
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 1
Translating Interviews

Task 1
Lets read together!
Model 1 (p 7.4)
Language Point : Imperative

Task 2
Lets read together!
Model 2 (p 7.6)
Language point : else (lainnya, yang lain)
Someone else (orang lain)
Somewhere else (tempat lain)
What else (hal lain)

Task 3
Lets read together!
Model 3 & 4 (p 7.7)
Language point : Passives
To be + V(III)
Should/Must/Will/Would/May + be + V(III)

Task 4
Lets read together!
Model 5 (p 7.8); 6 & 7 (p 7.9); 8 (p 7.10)
Language point :
through (melintasi, melalui, melewati)
Accusative + how + infinitive
Active (describing subject) + how + to + V(I)
1. She certainly knows how to charm
(Dia pastinya tahu cara untuk memukau orang/membuat orang lain terpesona)
Passive (describing object) + how + to be + V(III)
1. She teaches him how to be thoughtful.
(Dia mengajar pria itu bagaimana menjadi orang yang perhatian)

Task 5
Lets read together!
Model 9 (p 7.11); 10&11(p 7.12); 12 (p 7.13)
Language point : over (selama, sepanjang, lebih dari)
Over 70 years : selama 70 tahun
Over the year : sepanjang tahun
(additional) I prefer health before wealth I prefer health over
wealth

5-minutes break
Video
PSY interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GlnlyfZdA4
Male nanny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZhPcNzzrMA&feature=related

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1
Translating Dramas

Task 1
Lets read together!
Model 1 (p 7.32)
Language Point : Phrasal verbs to run
Run away : melarikan diri, kabur
Run down : berkurang, habis, susunan acara
Run over : melindas istilah menginjak posisi orang lain
Run out : kehabisan
Run through : melalui, melewati
Run into : mendatangi, mengalami
Run to : pergi, meminta bantuan

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Task 2
Lets read together!
Model 2 (p 7.34)
Language point : polite request -- Would
Would you like to try this food?
Would you mind helping me to carry this?
Do you think it will be fine if I sit here?

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Task 3
Lets read together!
Model 3 (p 7.35)
Language point :
Hope
Look forward frequently use when writing letters
Look forward to see you : saya berharap untuk bertemu (segera)

Expect
Wait

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Task 4
Lets read together!
Model 4 (p 7.36)
Language point :
Have to
Must/Must not
Got to
Dont have to
Have not got to
Need not
Have not

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Task 5
Lets read together!
Model 5 (p 7.37); 6 (p 7.38)
Language point : Question tags
Wouldnt you?
Dont you?
Doesnt she?
Wasnt he?
Shouldnt we?
Shant we? (X) Shall not is never compressed!

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Task 6
Lets read together!
Model 7 & 8 (p 7.39)
Language point : both same decision for different

situation
I prefer both chocolate & chips
Both theories show similar point of flaws

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Dont forget to submit

your task

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