Speaking a different language can be a barrier when deciding on your next holiday destination and especially on business trips when you need to communicate with lots of people. And tourist trips become instantly more enjoyable when we can interact with the locals in the host country.
But what do you do if languages are not your thing or you don’t have the time or money to study?
We’ve checked out the four best iPhone and iPad apps that will have you wondering how you’ve managed without them until now. Keep reading to find out which one suits you best.
With iOS translation apps, there’s no excuse holding you back when you’re thinking about a holiday, or you have an international business meeting. They’ll turn your trip into an unforgettable experience, and make your business meeting a success.
Wherever you are in the world, you’ll be able to communicate with the locals and understand all the menus, posters, flyers, etc. you stumble upon during your visit. And leisure offers will be more accessible, theatre, museums, restaurants..,. they’re all possible!
iTranslate
It’s probably not used as much as Google Translate, but it’s still a very popular app as it’s fast and easy to use. The big difference is that if you know you’re going to need certain phrases, you can download them before the trip and save them for when you need to use them, making your interactions with locals in your holiday destination much easier and more exciting.
If you’re travelling abroad, you probably won’t have mobile data, and this is where this app really excels. The paid version included offline translation, translation of web pages, verb conjugation, voice and translation. The best: it’s free!
iTranslate Voice
When it comes to voice-to-voice translations, iTranslate Voice is all you need. It’s like Siri but more complete, and can speak 40 different languages and dialects. As you have to do is say the word or phrase you want to translate to your phone, repeat it in English, and voila, it translates it into the language of your choice. It also has a handy transcription feature that allows you to export or share your conversation in seconds.
Google Translate
Translate in real time. It’s one of the most popular translation apps in the world. It lets you listen to your translations aloud, and directly translates written and oral language. You can also add a star to your favourite translations and access them again later, even if you’re offline. It has more than 100 languages in its database, including minority dialects. And you can also share conversations and edit them easily, which is a great help when you find yourself in one of those tricky situations when nobody speaks your language.
SayHi Translate
This app will have you speaking like a true pro in no time. It comes with smart tools and voice recognition software to provide accurate translations.
Speak to your iPhone or type the word or phrase you want and it gives you a live or written translation in 24 languages. The translation is done immediately, and is accurately matched with the dialect of the language.
