While English may be a widely spoken language, you can’t expect to get by using this one language everywhere you go. After all, there are many far corners of the globe where other languages reign supreme. Here are some of the best translation apps you can use to ensure that you get the help you need when English is no longer an option.
Google Translate
Offering 133 languages and at least 70 voice translations, Google Translate is one of the most extensive apps available. What’s particularly useful is that in addition to text, you can record your voice for audio translations while even scanning images for instant translations, making grocery shopping abroad that much easier.
iTranslate
Even with audio translation features, understanding what a person says becomes difficult if they speak at a fast pace. Fortunately, iTranslate enables you to slow down audio playback so that you can understand what’s being said. What’s more, you can save translations and send them to your email address so you can make your own personal phrasebook.
Waygo
If you visit either Japan, China, or Korea, then Waygo is the translation app for you. The moment you hold your camera up to Japanese, Chinese, or Korean writing, Waygo will instantly translate the text into English. What’s more, it is able to work offline if you are ever without internet connectivity.
