Travel Tips: Leveraging Technology — Google Translate
Traveling to a foreign country is an exciting experience. It can, however, be challenging if you don’t speak the local language.
Fortunately, with the help of technology, communication barriers can be overcome easily. Google Translate is a powerful tool that can translate text and speech in over 100 languages.
Here are 5 tips for using Google Translate when traveling:
Download language packs. Before you travel, make sure to download the language packs for the countries you will be visiting. This will allow you to use the app offline, which is especially useful if you don’t have access to Wi-Fi or mobile data. To download a language pack, go to the app’s settings and select "Offline translation."
Use the camera translation feature. Google Translate’s camera feature is incredibly useful when traveling. Simply point your phone’s camera at the text you want to translate, and the app will instantly translate it for you. This feature can be used for menus and signs.
Speak clearly and slowly. When using the app's speech translation feature, it's important to speak clearly and slowly. The app will work better if it can hear you properly, and speaking too quickly or with a heavy accent may result in…
