Translanguaging

We can understand translanguaging in simpler words as...

• The integration of two or more languages inside the classroom

• A different type of bilingualism

• Translate the language using technological tools

• Using the native language in a foreign country

According to Lambert ideas, which of these are categories of bilingualism? You can choose more than one answer.

• Additive bilingualism

• Substractive bilingualism

• Technological bilingualism

• Imaginary bilingualism

• Passive bilingualism

Which of these is NOT an advantage of using translanguaging proposed by Baker?

• Reach a deeper comprehension of the content

• Enhancing of the less proficient language by the use of integration strategies

• Mutual help between fluent speakers and less proficient students

• Better general understanding of written and spoken texts

True or False. Is it often believed that using the native language in a foreign language class would interfere with the learning of the target language.

• True

• False

Using translanguaging or codeswitching startegies can be useful to provide ___________ input for students.

Which of these in NOT a strategy that a teacher can implement to integrate translanguaging in the class?

• Reading of multilingual texts

• Collaborative grouping

• Completing tasks focused on the Target Language grammar

• Project learning

Which of these activities can be useful to develop translanguaging in the students? You can choose more than one.

• Share complex ideas and previous knowledge in the native language

• Silent reading of texts in the target language

• Do not listen to students when they share or ask something in their native language

• Compare texts in both native and target language and identify cognates and familiar words and concepts

True or False. The incorporation of visual tools such as graphic organizers, concept maps, images and timelines can improve the decoding abilities of the learners, as well as their understanding of key ideas and concepts.

• True

• False

Which characteristics must translanguaging have to be effective?

• Productive, Appropriate and based on students' proficiency and ability

• Constant, Repetitive and based on teacher's perception of the class

• Minimal, Isolated and based on the curricular framework

• Age-based, progressive and based on the unit and topic addressed

Do you find translanguaging useful? Why?