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10 Useful Translation Apps

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If you need instant translation, and there is no time to ask for professional assistance, the use of dictionaries would be difficult and time-consuming, and last but not least you are looking for a cost-effective solution, translation applications are always great idea to use.

In this blog post, we have listed some mobile apps, most of which can come in handy when travelling abroad or having conversations with foreign people. Many of the apps can be used in offline mode as well which is essential if you don’t want to pay high roaming costs when travelling outside the EU.

1 translator with speechTranslation with Speech

This app is practically a talking translator that instantly translates any typed or spoken text into any of 72 target languages, and it can also pronounce the translation for the user. In addition, it can be used as a database as it stores previous translations, thus allowing the user to prepare a set of sentences that they might need later, and play them back without the need for Internet connection or costly roaming services. The application can be downloaded to iPhone, Android and Windows Phone.


voicetranslatorlogoVoice Translator

The application translates into more than 50 different languages, from text to speech and from speech to text, and the user can also listen the translations. The app is available for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone.


iTranslate
iTranslate

It is a real pocket translator which writes and speaks in 90 languages. iTranslate is not only a translator but a very helpful tool for language learners as it can be used as a dictionary, and we can also look up verb conjugations in different tenses. It translates from live speech to text and also available in offline mode. Other useful features include complete website translations into more than 40 languages, automatic speech recognition, transliteration of non-Latin characters, and different dialects. Furthermore, the user can choose a male or female voice, and even control the speed of speech.


vocreVocre

This app allows the user to communicate with others instantly by using their voice. The app works in 2 simple steps: record, and review and translate. As a first step, the application records speech, then converts the user’s voice into text. As the next step, the user can check whether the transcription is correct, and if yes, the app prepares the translation and plays it for the user. It is a great choice for real-time multi-language conversations, especially when travelling. Vocre is currently available in 38 languages for iPhone and Android.


google translateGoogle Translate
 

Google Translate is the most popular translation app by far, which currently supports a total of 103 different languages, can be used in offline mode in 52 languages, translates speech into 32 languages and also has a hand-writing recognition and a phrasebook feature. Google Translate is available for iPhone and Android in the form of a mobile app.

Word Lens (Google Translate):  it appeared as a separate application back in 2010, and Google has bought the extremely popular Word Lens and integrated it into Google Translate in January 2015. The application uses the camera of your phone to create real-time translations: it translates real-world printed text, including street signs and consumer goods labels . At the same time, the programme is also an instant interpreting application as it translates texts and reads them out loud as well. The app can also be used in offline mode. Currently Word Lens is available in 29 languages.


easy language translatorEasy Language Translator

Supports 79 languages, it translates text and voice. You can save and hear the translations, and the application also has a built-in dictionary. The greatest disadvantage of this app is that it cannot be used in offline mode, therefore it requires an internet connection.


instant traductorInstant Traductor

This app is especially recommended for travels but it can be very useful for all conversations with foreigners. Instant Traductor actually uses Google Translate to perform the translations, due to which Internet connection is necessary. The app supports 81 languages and has a number of features: it translates text files, converts voice to text, translates texts on images with its built-in optical character recognition technology, allows audio-playback of the translations, which can also be sent via email.


conversation translatorConversation Translator

This app was specifically designed for conversations with foreigners, so it works as an interpreter for dialogues with people. Conversation Translator supports more than 100 languages, so it is extremely useful for travelling, holidays and business trips. It translates words and phrases, voice and text, the user can hear the translation, and has built-in voice recognition. However, it has the disadvantage that it needs an Internet connection.


tourist languageTourist Language learn &speak

This application was designed for tourists. It does not only translate but also contains useful pre-translated phrases for the following situations: travel and holiday, food and accommodation, emergency situations, spoken interaction, and basics such as telling the time, week days, learning alphabet pronunciation and a list of numbers. The translation feature is currently available in 9 languages.


say hiSayHi Translate

This app is only available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. It is practically a pocket interpreter as it prepares real-time translations, you just have to speak into the microphone of your device and the app instantly translates from your voice. Speech voices and the speed of voice can be customised, and the app understands specific dialects of numerous languages.

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