Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Using translator to communicate with ESOL students I recently had two ESOL students join my reading group who are Spanish speaking. Since they are still trying to learn English, they usually communicate in Spanish, which I am not fluent in. So I have resorted to using a translator app on my phone to understand better what they are saying and show them how to say it in English. Is this a proper method to be using or should I find another way? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I feel using a translation app is a beneficial accommodation for Teachers of ESOL students to ensure students fully understand the question and what is being asked when completing assignments. I would recommend having the student use a school device as a translation aide for students in the early stages of the SLA process. I would also recommend providing students with a Spanish-to-English dictionary and modifying your lesson plans to incorporate visuals, realia, and even providing the instruction in both English and Spanish. The modifications should be reevaluated and adjusted as they reach each stage of SLA.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this Rated On: November 3, 2023 8:20 pm Rated By: XaJeXa