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Why should I NOT use Google Translate?
Why should I NOT use Google Translate?
Using a Spanish dictionary to look up a word or two can be a great way to expand your vocabulary. However, translating an entire sentence or paragraph, word for word, can lead to many grammatical errors in your responses. You see, sentences and expressions do not always translate directly from one language to another very well. That's because translation software, like Google Translate, doesn't take into consideration the Spanish grammar rules that you are learning when it's constructing a sentence. It doesn't take into account the fact that word order changes from English to Spanish. It may not even use the correct words to clearly and accurately express what you're trying to say.
In this video, Anne Hathaway demonstrates how inaccurate Google Translate can be>>>>>>>>>
In this video, Anne Hathaway demonstrates how inaccurate Google Translate can be>>>>>>>>>
What should you do instead?
What should you do instead?
If you're struggling with constructing your Spanish sentences, keep in mind that:
If you're struggling with constructing your Spanish sentences, keep in mind that:
Your Spanish is at an elementary (1st/2nd grade) level and THAT'S OK!
Your Spanish is at an elementary (1st/2nd grade) level and THAT'S OK!
We do not expect you to speak Spanish at the same level that you speak English. It took you some time and consistent practice to master English. It will also take you some time to be able to fully express yourself in Spanish. Instead of "The ginormous dog trampled through the field the field of roses." You would say "I saw a garden. The dog went to the garden. The dog was big. The dog ran."
- Keep your sentences simple. Your sentences will be clearer and more accurate if you keep them short and simple. You may feel that your responses have less detail than they would in English, and that's alright. Right now, we are just focusing on basic sentence structure. As you continue to practice Spanish and move on to Spanish 3 and 4, you will learn to construct more detailed responses.
- Use the questions to help form your response. Most of the time, everything you need to form a complete sentence can be found in the original question.
- Click here for helpful resources.
- Reach out to your teacher for help. That's what we're here for! To help YOU be successful in this course.
- Attend a Live Lesson. You can view the live lesson schedule here or on your class home page.
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