Translating everyday language into symbols is a useful skill in philosophy, especially in an introductory course like Philosophy 101. Here's a simple way to do it:

1. Find Important Statements: Start by picking out the main ideas in your everyday language. For example, “All humans are mortal” can be seen as a big idea.

2. Learn Logical Connectives: Get to know these basic words that help connect ideas:

   • AND: This means both things are true. It’s shown as $p \land q$.
   • OR: This means at least one of the things is true. It’s written as $p \lor q$.
   • NOT: This shows that something is false. It’s $\neg p$.
   • IF...THEN: This tells you that one thing leads to another. It’s shown as $p \to q$.
   • IF AND ONLY IF: This means both are true together. It’s written as $p \leftrightarrow q$.

3. Translate Statements: Now, take the important statements you've found and turn them into symbols. For instance, “If it rains, then the ground is wet” translates to $r \to w$.

4. Practice: The more you practice, the easier it will be. Try turning different phrases and ideas into symbols to see how they work.

By using these steps, you make it easier to understand complex ideas in philosophy!