Here are two model texts that you can use for back translation (improving your writing without a teacher - see the post here).
The first one is suitable for elementary - pre-intermediate students, while the second is suitable for intermediate - upper-intermediate students.
![](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/dimension=499x10000:format=jpg/path/s7839b37d5cb90467/image/i22db8ca91c65ddf7/version/1480411194/image.jpg)
Reminder of the Method
- Choose an English text.
- Translate it into your language.
- Translate your version back into English, without looking at the original.
- Compare your English text with the original. Highlight or underline each difference.
- Reflect on your mistakes (THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART!) Ask yourself:
* What grammar mistakes did I make?
* What spelling mistakes did I make?
* What word choice mistakes did I make?
* What paragraph and punctuation mistakes did I make?
* Which phrases were the most difficult to translate into my language, or into English?
* Which phrases are the most different between English and my language?
* What do I want to improve next time I write something in English?
6. Practice the areas you have difficulty with.
You can see the full instructions here.
Model Texts
1. Elementary - Pre-intermediate
![](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s7839b37d5cb90467/image/i962d9b3c2ff53679/version/1480410792/image.png)
2. Intermediate - Upper Intermediate
![](https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/none/path/s7839b37d5cb90467/image/i18f21e428cc6e9c5/version/1480410830/image.png)
Write a comment