Are you looking for language translator apps, tools, and resources that you can use with your students? If so, we have you covered. Check out our list below. Let us know if there are any that we missed.
iTranslate Translator– The leading translation and dictionary app that will help you translate texts and websites or start voice-to-voice communications in more than 100 languages. It also allows you to listen to translations in male or female voices and switch between different dialects. It also comes with dictionaries with synonyms and different meanings.
Lyrics Training– Lyrics Training is an app that will help train you in new languages through the power of song. Lyrics Training will translate any of your favorite songs and allow you to sing along. This app creates a unique motivation for foreign language education and makes learning fun and customizable.
Naver Papago Translate– Papago is a multilingual talking parrot that is ready to help you with all your translation needs. Proficient in 11 languages, Papago can help you on your travels, business trips, and language classes. Papago means Parrot in Esperanto, a bird with language and speech abilities. The 11 languages supported on this app are Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, and Russian.
Speak and Translate – Speak and Translate is a voice and text translator that works offline. Offline, ten common languages are available, including Chinese, English, French, German, and Spanish. While using the online mode, there are 117 languages available for text translation and 54 languages available for voice translation. With a section for translation history, users can review past translations or access commonly translated phrases. The app also includes a text-based language detection algorithm for the user that isn’t sure of the source text language. Speak and Translate is currently compatible with iPhones, iPads, and the Apple Watch.
TripLingo – Designed as a tool for international travelers, TripLingo can also be used with success in the classroom. With the ability to instantly translate voices in 42 languages, TripLingo can assist new students who are still struggling with English or allow teachers to give directions in multiple languages to ensure that all students understand. The app has an essential phrases section with lots of slang that can be used to supplement introductory-level language classes. There is also a crash course on local culture, customs, and etiquette for over 100 countries that can make a useful addition to a social studies or world history course.
Waygo – A visual translation service, offline travel translator, and dictionary for Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, Waygo uses your phone camera to translate any written text into English. Perfect for the foreign language classroom or to help newly arrived students, this app allows you to see and hear the pronunciation of the words in English as well as the originating language.
