Author(s)

Joel Laffita Rivera

Faculty of Applied Communication (FAC), Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

The study aimed to provide selected syntax-functions of the phrase I AM in Spanish when using it in translation practices. It also deliveries teaching and learning insights that tap into the subject-matter-domain discussed. An oriented method based on collected and analyzed and added data was used to conduct the research study. The outcome showed that when translation is properly used in teaching and learning Spanish-syntax by taking as reference the translated phrase I AM in Spanish language context; this practice tents to foster cognitive skills and language competences among Spanish language learners up beginners level and benefit the learning process of the Spanish language grammar in this regard. It also revealed that the translation of this phrase can be used effectively in Spanish language contextual sentences and phrases. The present study is a gainful-approach for Spanish language bilingual Spanish/English teachers interested in applying translation-syntax-practices.

Translation, Syntax, Linguistic, Foreign Language, Teaching, Learning

Rivera, J. (2020) A Translation Linguistic Setup-I AM in Spanish Language Context. Open Journal of Modern Linguistics, 10, 203-214. doi: 10.4236/ojml.2020.104013.