Translation Both Ways: German and English
Practise German to English and English to German translation accuracy.
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CCEA translation practice 🔁
Translation is about meaning and accuracy. In German, word order, verb form and case can all change the final mark.
Key German 🔑
These sentence starters are useful in both translation directions.
Meaning and accuracy
A good translation keeps both the message and the grammar.
Check the meaning 🎯
Which option means I live?
- ich wohne
- ich fahre
- ich lerne
- ich möchte
Match German to meaning 🔗
- ich wohne
- ich fahre
- ich lerne
- ich möchte
- I live
- I travel
- I learn
- I would like
German word order
When translating into German, do not copy English word order blindly. Check the verb and any second verb element.
Complete the notes 🧩
Complete the translations: _____ means I live. _____ means I travel. _____ means I learn. _____ means I would like.
Build the translation
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Two accurate choices ✅
Which TWO translation checks are useful?
- Check the verb form.
- Check word order.
- Ignore articles every time.
- Leave out unfamiliar-looking words.
Spot the evidence 🖍️
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Choose the translation check
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Translate with accuracy
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