Language Translator Apps for iPad

Learning a new language is never easy, but the iPad can assist you in a variety of ways. The number of language apps available is astonishing and every country, language and dialect is covered. Whether you are taking a holiday or a business trip, there will be a solution that can help you get by in a foreign country. You can even use apps to learn a complete language with highly original methods. You wil still need to take some time and study to learn a language fully, but these apps make the learning process a lot easier.

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Get instant translations with Google Translate

App used: Google Translate
Developer: Google
Price: Free




1: Choose a language
Tap the top-left language to pick the language you want to translate from, and the top-right one to pick the language you want to translate to. Recent languages will be displayed at the top.

2: Translate text
Tap into the box below the languages and type the phrase or word you would like translated. Press Go when you’re done and your phrase will be instantly translated in your chosen language.

3: Translate voice
For a slightly less accurate but quicker translation, you can dictate by tapping the microphone icon, regardless of iPad model. You can amend any errors in the text box afterwards.

Learn by listening in Hello-Hello

App used: Hello-Hello German
Developer: Hello-Hello
Price: Free (in-app purchases required for lessons)

1: Check the lessons
After choosing your language, tap the Lessons icons in the bottom-left corner and then tap on a lesson to begin it. There will only be one unlocked, but you can buy

2: Learn in order
Tap Play to hear a conversation in a foreign language. By using the blue bar to the right, you can scroll through the lessons, gradually understanding more about the conversation.

3: Build vocabulary
Whenever you see a word underlined in blue, tap it and you see will several different options that would work in that sentence. Tap one of these options to hear it pronounced by a native speaker.

more with in-app purchases.

Master key phrases with Lingolook

App used: Lingolook Japan
Developer: Lingolook Publishing
Price: £2.99/$4.99

1: Every possible occasion
Simply tap one of the icons at the main menu and you will be offered a variety of flashcards. Tap it again and the words will be spoken in your chosen foreign language.


2: Every possible location
In each section are locations and scenarios where phrases will come in handy. There are over 500 available and you can also select favourites that you use often.

3: The devil in the detail
Each flashcard shows the English and foreign words printed plus an image so there’s no mistaking what you’re asking for. The interface is simple, but it works really well.

From : iPad Tips, Tricks, Apps & Hacks Volume 4 - Imagine Publishing Ltd