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Using Google Translate in Your Homeschool


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341:  Using Google Translate in Your Homeschool

Google Translate isn’t just for travelers trying to decipher a menu abroad—it can also be an incredibly useful tool in your homeschool. In this episode, you will learn creative ways to integrate both the browser version and the mobile app of Google Translate into everyday learning.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

 

  • Practical uses in foreign language learning:

    • Translate unfamiliar words in library books.

    • Practice pronunciation and see if Google Translate understands your child’s accent.

    • Role-play dialogues, even if you don’t speak the target language.

    • Applications beyond language learning:

      • Translate street signs during virtual geography explorations on Google Maps.

      • Translate primary source documents for history or research projects.

      • Exploring the new Practice Mode (beta):

        • What “listen” and “speak” modes look like in Spanish and French.

        • How AI adapts lessons to your personal goals.

        • Why it’s a fun supplement for students at different proficiency levels.

          Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy to see what they offer for online classes and web-based unit studies.

          Join our Facebook Group especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology in your homeschool.

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