The language learning tools on this app can work for getting in some Spanish translation practice–specifically, through videos. These videos are authentic and as close as possible to accurate Spanish. You can also translate from news segments, TV clips, inspirational talks, and native content. All original Spanish videos come with subtitles and transcripts in Spanish and English. These can all be activated simultaneously and appear as a parallel text.
You can understand the differences between each language’s sentence structure and phrasing by following along as the video plays. You can turn off either the Spanish or English option at any moment and practice translating into another language. Were you still stuck? If you hover over any word in subtitles, it will show you the context meaning. Personalized exercises can be used to practice filling english to spanish with the correct word in its place. If you are using the iOS and Android apps, it will also help you practice speaking while you do it. Video clips can be followed by custom quizzes which allow you to translate critical moments in the video.
Filter videos by topic, format, or difficulty level. This includes two levels of learning for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners. There are many videos to choose from. Beginners can practice essential vocabulary and verb command conjugations by driving directions. Google Maps makes switching between languages easy.
Click the horizontal lines located in the upper-left corner of the page. Then, choose “Language” (from the dropdown menu). You can then select Espanol (either Latin American or European) from the dropdown menu. You can then search for directions from your area.
You will learn the vocabulary of directions by using repetition (left, right. Straight. Turn. Continue. It is easy to understand and efficient. Begin with an area familiar to you. Next, explore a Spanish-speaking region you’ve always wanted! You’ll find the prompt “I speak English” on the homepage. You’ll then see “I wish to improve in” and choose Spanish. This will open a list of classic texts by Jules Verne, Cervantes, Jane Austen, and Cervantes.
The entire work will be displayed in Spanish if you select a book. Two arrows within a circle will appear to your left when you hover over a paragraph of text. These arrows can be clicked to toggle between English & Spanish.
When translating, you can go paragraph-by-paragraph or do larger chunks at a time before checking the English translation. You shouldn’t expect to see the exact word-for-word translation of these novels. A lot depends on interpretation and poetic license. Instead, try to confirm that you have understood each sentence’s basic idea and words. Dual Texts is for you if you are more interested in news than reading novels. This website provides timely news articles, as well as cultural commentary, in a simple bilingual format. You can click on any article to view the English text and the Spanish translation.
Don’t bother with the English translation at first. Instead, just read Spanish. Again, you can translate paragraph-by-paragraph and then check the English translation or try to get through the entire article in one go. Intermediate-level learners can use these texts. The article “Anglicisms,” which discusses linguistic exchanges among Spanish and English speakers, is a good choice.