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Traveling to a far off place is an exciting thing... it would just help if you always understood the language
around you. The fastest way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in the culture, however you don't always have
time to learn... We've taken some of the hassle out and found a great free online language translator to help you get by. Now remember
that every locality has their own dialect and that some things just don't translate. Remember when the car company tried to market
the "Nova" to Spanish speaking markets? Well "no va" means no go in Spanish... who's gonna buy a car that doesn't go?
You can either type in your text below and click translate to get the new version or you can even translate entire web pages
by simply entering the URL... have fun!
Here are some links to some more free online language translators:
Online Language Translation Services:
Babelfish - free service
offered by the Alta Vista search engine and named after the creature from the
book 'The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy' which enabled the translation of any
language.
FreeTranslation.com - Provides translations
between many major languages. Also offers translation services and tools for businesses
and individuals.
Online Language Dictionaries and
Reference Sources:
Your Dictionary -
site specialising in online dictionaries for each major language with many links
for the serious linguist.
Ethnologue
- a quite superb and most comprehensive guide to the languages of the world available
as a free online version as well as printed and CD ROM versions for both Macintosh
and Windows operating systems.
The Alternative Dictionaries
- "Read and input words... not normally included in dictionaries.
How to Swear in Foreign
Languages - Learn those really handy things the books don't tell. And if you
don't like it...
Handheld Pocket Language Translator
Manufacturers:
Lingo Language Translators
- leading manufacturer of pocket translators which are ideal for travel.
Products & Programs:
101Language.com - A specialist in translation
products, from electronic pocket translators to software to cassette courses.
AmeriSpan - Learn Spanish whilst studying,
living and travelling through Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central or South
America.
Berlitz - This long-time lingual source
for travellers provides "self-study language instruction and cross-cultural
training," such as phrase books and travel guides.
Foreign Languages for Travelers
- In travlang.com's two-step process, select your native tongue, then which one
of 74 languages you'd like to learn.
Irish Language Courses - Learn the Irish,
in Ireland, starting with Oideas Gael's site. Also answer all your questions with
a detailed FAQ.
Languages Abroad - People from around
the world can go around the world to study the language of their choice.
Online TEFL course
- Travel and earn money by teaching English
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