Tips for Studying a Foreign Language

If you will be majoring or minoring in a foreign language you may find it beneficial to check your essays in a version of Microsoft Word that is capable of editing in the chosen language. These programs help find errors in number and gender agreement that can be easily overlooked. Also, try using babelfish.altavista.com for translating single words, phrases or short sentences.

It is the most accurate free translator that I have been able to find. Be aware though that you should only use Babel Fish as a starting point because it can be wrong or use words that are not the best choice.

By Brandi M. S.