Translanguaging and the Use of Multiple Languages

Translanguaging is an opportunity to allow learners to use what they already have learned in the past from their first language to clarify ideas and concepts of the second language. Students already know the meaning of a word in their first language and only need to learn the word (but not the meaning); therefore, translanguaging can offer the tools to connect all linguistic repertoire and comprehend better. Using multiple languages together allows a more natural process of understanding. Therefore, translanguaging can also be a new way to teach a language where not only a single new language is used, but rather all knowledge is implemented to support learning. Educators can also use translanguaging to compare and contrast the similarities and differences of language to solve the complexity of some words or sounds. Using bilingual texts can also support learners. Students can use resources from all languages they know to help them make sense of the text.
Multiple languages and translanguaging
Languages can connect to each other in many ways. Therefore, understanding the grammatical structure, pronunciation, roots can be very similar in many languages, making them easy to understand when compared to each other. Translanguaging is a learning strategy that can enhance lexical skills.
Collaborative translation can also contribute to translanguaging because many participants can translate simultaneously in the same document. This technique is fundamental because learners can utilize all the language knowledge, they have from their first, second or third language to input and expand knowledge in several areas.

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