ProZ.com global directory of translation services
The translation workplace
Ideas
KudoZ home » Spanish to English » Education / Pedagogy

"curso de dominio instrumental del idioma inglés"

English translation: practical English usage course


Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs
(or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.
GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Spanish term or phrase:"curso de dominio instrumental del idioma inglés"
English translation:practical English usage course
Entered by: Michael Boone
Options:
- Contribute to this entry
- Include in personal glossary

18:26 Aug 17, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Education / Pedagogy / idiomas
Spanish term or phrase: "curso de dominio instrumental del idioma inglés"
Is this actually "command of written English"/"command of spoken English" or what? I'm simply not sure how to translate this properly. And I'm sure it appears frequently on Education certificates. Many thanks for your replies!
Michael Boone
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:21
practical English usage course
Explanation:
Another guess, but my impression is that the course is to gain an 'active command' of English, for use in real-life situations, as opposed to more theoretical matters like grammar. Basically you learn language that equips you for practical purposes like work, learning other subjects etc.
Selected response from:

Simon Bruni
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:21
Grading comment
Thansk Simon
2 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3Course in Practical EnglishRobert Forstag
4 +1basic English courseclout1945
4course/studies in the practical mastery of the English languageliz askew
3 +1practical English usage course
Simon Bruni
3course in working knowledge of English
Anahí Seri


Discussion entries: 3





  

Answers


21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
course in working knowledge of English


Explanation:
Just a guess, I admit.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 22 mins (2009-08-17 18:48:58 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Another idea:
English course (working level)

Anahí Seri
Spain
Local time: 20:21
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 10
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

32 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
curso de dominio instrumental del idioma inglés
practical English usage course


Explanation:
Another guess, but my impression is that the course is to gain an 'active command' of English, for use in real-life situations, as opposed to more theoretical matters like grammar. Basically you learn language that equips you for practical purposes like work, learning other subjects etc.

Simon Bruni
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:21
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 163
Grading comment
Thansk Simon

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  getraductor
23 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
basic English course


Explanation:
Another option

clout1945
United States
Local time: 14:21
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  manuel seixo: I think that's what it means.
12 hrs
  -> Thanks, Manuel
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

46 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Course in Practical English


Explanation:
Keep it simple: qualifiers like "usage" and "language" are redundant ("practical" implies knowledge for the purpose of utilzation). There are hundreds of references for this term on Yahoo. I've provided just one example.

Suerte.


    Reference: http://www.emailbrain.com/Archive/Default.aspx?Mode=2&s=3014...
Robert Forstag
United States
Local time: 14:21
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 301

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Kim Hewitt
17 hrs
agree  Renée Lizotte: You make a good point.
22 hrs
agree  neilmac: Without more info about the actual course, this is the safest bet for me :-)
1 day14 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
course/studies in the practical mastery of the English language


Explanation:
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:3jTr11FlqMwJ:www.ujaen....


Stanley Cavell: Philosophy's Recounting of the Ordinary - Google Books Result
by Stephen Mulhall - 1998 - Philosophy - 351 pages
If it is accepted that 'a language' (a natural language) is what the native ... and that speaking a language is a matter of practical mastery, then such ...
books.google.co.uk/books?isbn=0198238509...

# [DOC]
CLT 3041-01: Greek and Latin
File Format: Microsoft Word - View as HTML
This course will thus not only expand students' vocabulary but will enhance their practical mastery of the English language as well. ...
eu.unmod.org/school/syllabus.doc - Similar
# [DOC]
Practical Application of the English Language Acquiring the ...
File Format: Microsoft Word - View as HTML
The total number of respondents is 180 (including Master and Doctoral degree .... In the next stage of practical application of the English language in ...
www.clil-axis.net/competencies in latvia.doc - Similar
#
The discourse reader - Google Books Result
by Adam Jaworski, Nikolas Coupland - 1999 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 602 pages
This means that competence, which is acquired in a social context and through practice, is inseparable from the practical mastery of a usage of language and ...
books.google.co.uk/books?isbn=0415197333...


liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:21
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 180

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  neilmac: Brevity is the soul of wit ;)
1 day14 hrs
  -> not necessarily as the Spanish language is not always brief and yet has soul.
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)




Return to KudoZ list


KudoZ™ translation help
The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.



See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations

Terminology | Jobs and directories | Member activities | Education | Tools
About ProZ.com | ProZ.com basics | Advertising | Support | FAQ | Terms of use
ProZ.com social network linksFacebookLinkedInTwitterDiggStumbleUpondel.icio.us
Print page
Copyright © 1999-2012 ProZ.com - All rights reserved. Privacy