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Translating a dialogue is an option on the Higher Level exam. Students must choose between the translation and writing a formal letter. This section of the exam is worth 30 marks. The translation involves translating five ‘turns’ and each turn is marked out of 6. Here are some tips to help you maximise your score:
• Read the parts of the dialogue that are already in Spanish – it can sometimes give you useful vocabulary for your translation.
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• Try not to translate word for word, but rather think of how the idea would be expressed in Spanish. Think of how you would translate ‘I’m eighteen’ or ‘Peter likes strawberries’. You wouldn’t directly translate word for word!
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Tengo dieciocho años. A Pedro le gustan las fresas.
• Never leave anything blank in the translation. If you can’t think of exactly how to say something, think of another way of expressing the same idea. Remember: there are many ways to say the same thing, so don’t get stuck on a particular word – try to think of a synonym or a way to rephrase the sentence. Look at how the following examples express exactly the same ideas: The book is on the sofa in the living room. The book is on the couch in the sitting room.
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Los fines de semana practico deporte. Hago deporte los sábados y los domingos.
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• When you’re finished, read over your translation carefully. Check verb tenses, gender of nouns and agreement of adjectives and make sure to check for the subjunctive – there is usually at least one in the dialogue.
Sample dialogue (Leaving Certificate Higher Level 2018):
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You have returned to Ireland after three weeks on a student exchange in Valencia. You meet your Spanish friend Juan. Complete in Spanish your side of the following DIALOGUE.
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Juan: ¿Qué tal te ha ido?
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Explain that you arrived home late last night. You are still very tired, as the flight was delayed and your bags are still in Spain.
Llegué a casa anoche. Todavía estoy muy cansado porque el vuelo llegó con retraso y mis maletas aún están en España. Juan: ¿Qué te ha parecido Valencia? Tú:
Tell him that you really enjoyed your stay with your exchange student Esteban. Valencia has fantastic buildings and beautiful public parks. You love the Spanish way of life. Disfruté mucho de mi estancia con mi estudiante de intercambio Esteban. Valencia tiene edificios fantásticos y bonitos parques públicos. Me encanta el estilo de vida español.
doscientos sesenta y cinco
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