EAL Support
TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT EAL PUPILS IN CLASS
Please be aware of the limitations of translating technology.
Larger passages of text are likely to contain errors in translation. It is best practice to provide a translated and English version of text for pupils.
It is always best to ask pupils what their preferred language for translation is.
Use live translated subtitles on your board while you speak - PowerPoint
Use PowerPoints and have live subtitles showing up on the board while you speak, set to any language.
All you need is the USB camera connected to your computer as a microphone. (Most departments should still have some of these from lockdown).
Having a translated version of the workbook/sheet and an English version is beneficial too. Sometimes it's the explaining the task that is more difficult to put across. Be aware that Scottish accents and the speed of speech will affect the accuracy of translations!
Translate Files without losing formatting
https://www.deepl.com/translator
Many regard DeepL as a better translator than Microsoft or Google’s versions. It can be used to translate text or files (Word, PowerPoint, PDF). The text translator is useful because it splits the screen and shows both the inputted text and the translation. The file translator maintains the formatting of the original file and translates the text. A translated file will download after your translation has been processed.
Doc Translator
https://www.onlinedoctranslator.com/en/translate-english-to-ukrainian_en_uk
Similar to Deepl only it uses Google’s translator and allows a greater number of file types to be translated including Excel spreadsheets. The site is a little less easy to navigate and has several adverts, but overall the translation is useful and the document properties maintained (though images can glitch).
Reverso
https://www.reverso.net/text-translation
Very similar to DeepL. Its virtual keyboard option is very useful when using a touchscreen device, allowing a learner to type using a keyboard layout they are used to when typing in their first language.
Translate key word lists with Google Sheets
https://gsuitetips.com/tips/sheets/translate-languages-in-google-sheets/
Simply enter a word in one language in a cell, and then use the formula =GOOGLETRANSLATE(cell with text, “source language”, “target language”) in another cell to translate it. You can even drag the fill handle at the bottom of the formula cell down to apply this formula to more than one cell, instantly translating whole lists of key words using Google Translate. To make life even easier, you can copy and paste key word lists directly from Word into Google Sheets.
For example:
=GOOGLETRANSLATE(A2,”EN”,”UK”) will translate from English into Ukrainian in cell A2
EN=English as source language UK=Ukrainian as target language
List of codes representing different languages
https://www.loc.gov/standards/iso639-2/php/code_list.php
Use Microsoft’s Immersive Reader Tool to translate in Word
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNOncxkwUAI
Immersive Reader will translate a Word document into multiple languages and will also read out text in English and the translated language. Find Immersive Reader by selecting View on the Toolbar. Click on the book icon to select language preference and switch the Picture Dictionary visuals on. Choose to translate by individual word or the whole document. Best used through Glow.
Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Teams
Posts, chat messages, and assignments read aloud and translated using Immersive Reader in Microsoft Teams.
Use Translating Apps
Best known translator for computer or phone. Has a number of useful functions:
Can download languages to use offline if WiFi is an issue in your classroom.
Use the conversation button to translate speech between languages.
Use the camera function to hold your camera over text and instantly translate. Text can then be copied and pasted into a document and printed.
Use the star function to save commonly used words into a Phrasebook.
https://www.sayhi.com/en/translate/
This can be downloaded for free to your phone. Choose the learner’s first language and get them to speak into the microphone. The app will translate what is said into English (and vice versa). Easier to use for speech to text/speech with students than GoogleTranslate. Camera function will translate text too.
Microsoft Translator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvexiayeWPs
Free app with similar features to Google Translate and SayHi. Can be used with two chromebooks – it requires two devices to have a conversation, though only one if simply translating. It’s very useful for meetings with learners or their carers if the carer is not proficient in English. A transcript of the conversation can also be downloaded afterwards.
iphone
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT212630
Latest version of iPhone software allows the camera to recognise and select text with the option to translate. Number of languages for translation is currently limited but includes Russian.