He is traveling in a country where he does not understand a word the locals speak. You want to ask them for an address or a recommendation for something to eat, but they can barely understand your signs. Don’t worry, you don’t have to worry about the language barrier anymore.
There are different Tools that can help you communicate with people who don’t speak the same language as you. They are applications that perform real-time translation.
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One of the advances that come with new AI tools is the continuous improvement of these applications or complementary language processing functions; They have the opportunity to translate from one language to another with much more precision than at other times.
Real time translation Allows speakers to speak fluently without creating a barrier of language between speakers. Let’s take a look at some of the options currently available.
This tool offers real-time translation service and can be used easily and free of charge from your mobile phone. Just select the language pair to use (on iOS, the language on the left should correspond to the language of the first person to speak) and then click on the option that says “speech.” In this way, the system can switch from one language to another when necessary. Press auto mode (microphone with a star next to it) to ensure that speech flows smoothly when the first command is given. Google Translate on desktop only works for text, images, documents, and website. This tool includes 133 languages, including indigenous languages and dialects.
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This app also has the option to translate conversations in real time. And like Google Translate, it has other additional functions, such as translating text that can be found in images, such as traffic signs, using the mobile phone camera. The tool is free and there are other approaches in addition to conversation. There is a business one for training and videos. Translation is simultaneous and multi-device. It can be via voice or chat. Available in the app or web browser. Microsoft Translator offers more than 100 languages.
It is a lesser-known but equally useful Amazon Company translation application compared to its predecessors. As in the other cases mentioned, it is possible to perform a live exchange by selecting the language pair you want to translate by activating the “Speech” option. Available for Android and iOS and offers 101 languages and dialects. It’s free and, as a plus, it offers the ability to adjust the speed of the voice translation for better understanding.
Translate between any of 100 available languages. It automatically detects the language and does the translation in real time. Like Google and Microsoft, it can translate all kinds of content: texts, web pages, videos and images (signage or other elements captured by the camera). The tool is free and works without internet without any problems.
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This video calling service was one of the first to add the option of real-time translation in text format. To activate this function, you need to go to the chat, right-click on the name of the person with whom you will interact and select “View profile”. A menu appears there and To enable speech translation, you must select the “Send translation request” option. Once the person accepts this request, the translation will appear in real time in the previously selected language.
This platform offers subtitle translation option for video calls, but only for Workspace editions: Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Starter, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Teaching & Learning Upgrade, and Education Plus. Click “More options,” “Settings,” and “Subtitles” in the meeting to enable it. The “Translated subtitles” option will be enabled when you select the meeting language. The free version of Meet doesn’t have this option, but offers real-time captioning (without translation) of the call; This may help you if you have a moderate command of the speaker’s language.
This tool provides subtitles, allowing real-time translation of the audio it detects. Ideal for attending international classes. You have the option to translate conversations, phone calls, and live video calls. iTour also allows you to create multilingual meetings and translate them simultaneously. Likewise, this app is a social network in itself where you can meet people and interact without worrying about the language. It supports 119 languages and can call more than 200 countries. There is some type of fee for some functions.
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