This project aims to investigate the classroom techniques currently used for teaching translation and the teachers and students’ views on the effectiveness of those techniques at Tay Nguyen University. Qualitative ethnographic approach was used for this study. The research methods consisted of classroom observations and follow-up interviews. Observations of six translation class sessions taught by two teachers were conducted. These observations were followed up by in-depth interview with the same teachers. Additionally, interviews were conducted with eight students representing the student population in those classes The results show that the translation teachers tend to employ traditional approach to teaching translation characterized by assigning translation tasks, then providing correction based on ready-made samples without developing students’strategiesfor translation. This model of teaching was viewed by both teachers and students as ineffective because it failed to prepare students with the necessary strategies and self-learning skills. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the teachers need to explore alternative methods for teaching translation, which could prove more useful. The university leaders need to create and fund training events relating to translation teaching.