Free Translation
If you need to translate languages like Spanish, French or Italian into English, you might need to search for a translator of some kind. Free translation is commonly found online on many websites, but you should be careful when selecting one. It is important that you get your translations from a reputable source, especially if is a sensitive or work related translation. Here are some of the best translation tools available, and how to use them best:
Babel Fish: This web based service offers both forms of translation. You can enter text in a foreign language and have it translated into English, or type in English text and have it translates into one of over a dozen languages. The advantages to this site are that you can enter traditional text, such as Chinese or Russian characters, which is helpful to many. In addition, you can choose to translate an entire web page, an ideal choice and must faster than translating paragraph by paragraph. However, you are limited to translating 150 words of text, and there is much room for error, especially if you use incorrect grammar or spelling.
Free Translation: This website is a favorite for those learning a new language, because it offers an opportunity for you to type in text in English, and have it verbally translated into whichever language you need. You can read the text, hear it and practice speaking it. Again, there is a margin for error which you should keep in mind. However, for pleasure or general language abilities it is a fine tool which covers over 35 languages. There is a very handy auto detect tool, which helps if you come across foreign text and are unable to decipher which language it is.
These two tools are easily the most popular and helpful free translation tools available.
