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Google helps you to say things in Spanish
Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 6:58 PM

A couple of weeks ago Google launched a new feature as part of their translation service. The new feature allows you to hear how to pronounce a word or sentence in another language.

You need to go to the Google translate page at http://translate.google.com

See me example below:

Google Transalte speech

You can see I've selected "Transalte from English" and "Transalte into Spanish" and entered the text "I am going to the beach for a swim".

As you enter your text it automatically starts writing the translation for your underneath. You can see here it's written:

"Voy a la playa a nadar"

To the left of this translation is a little icon/button with a loudspeaker. If you click that icon it will speak the words to you, so you know how to pronounce them.

I think it's a great little tool to make sure you get your words out right when learning Spanish.

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Sue said:
Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 9:50 PM

Yes, I spotted this the other day and like the idea. Only one word of caution if your Spanish is very basic - sometimes the translation doesn´t actually make sense! I now know enough Spanish to be able to correct the translation when necessary - and sometimes I change the English a bit so that the Spanish words look better.

Bob said:
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:01 PM

Great Justin, just what me and the family need whilst we can remember the Spanish words, we struggle with pronunciation this should help.

Mei said:
Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 5:34 PM

Yes,I like your introduction very much!
I know English only except local language,so it will be a problem if have not the google translating tool.
With the help of the tool,I can get a frequent communication with my friends.
Really thanks!

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Justin Aldridge
Since 2004 I've been living with my lovely family in Manilva on the Costa del Sol. Being passionate about Formula 1 and chocolate Hob Nobs takes up most of my time ;) Enjoy my blog.