Chapter 3 Activities

We recommend printing a copy of the directions for each activity before proceeding to the designated websites.

Babel Fish http://www.babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn is a free, automatic translation service. Visit the Babel Fish Website to complete the following activities:

Activity A

Using the translation box, type in one or two English sentences and translate them into one of the available languages. Find someone who is fluent in the target language and ask that person to evaluate the quality of the translation.

Activity B

Enter a Website address to see how Babel Fish can translate the Website from English into Italian, Chinese, French, or Spanish. How could the Babel Fish Website assist you in working with students whose first language is not English?

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