Bilingual Bible as a Learning Tool

by Mike McGuire
(New Mexico)

I used a bilingual Bible to help me learn Spanish. I read portions that I knew well in English. I covered up the English side and read in Spanish. Only when I could not figure out a word or phrase did I return to the English. It was faster than turning to a dictionary, and it also placed the word in context.

This process allowed me to associate Spanish words with the mental images I already had. It enabled me to begin learning to think in Spanish.

I also read the text out loud to help me develop a natural sounding rhythm in Spanish. I recommend this process for anyone learning another language as many bilingual Bibles are available.