Meaning of translanguage | Babel Free

Definitions

To make use of multiple languages in a single discourse.

Examples

“Finally, the discussion that ensues about the reading material often takes place⟳ in Spanish with children encouraged to translanguage as they try⟳ out their ideas with new language practices.”

“Whereas before she would often translanguage herself in whole-group lessons, now she calls on students with different language backgrounds to translanguage for clarification or meaning, but does not do it herself.”

“To translanguage is to speak⟳ naturally and freely, without regard for the restrictions established by the boundaries of named languages, without heed for the constraints that give⟳ dual names and borders and limits to the bilingual's unitary competence.”

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