Tangled translations: yo y mi familia

This translation resource consists of four short texts on the topic of self and family. The paragraphs include physical descriptions and personality adjectives, as well as family vocabulary and relationships.

The texts are a mixture of Spanish and English words and phrases – a tangled translation. Students start by highlighting all the English words in one colour and all the Spanish words in a different colour. They then copy out the text, translating the whole paragraph into just one language: Spanish or English.

The instructions build in support and differentiation. Answers are included.