A Good Translator Can Be Your Best Friend

When traveling to a foreign location one of the most daunting new experiences could be the language barrier. How many times have you been in a country where you did not know the language; thus making it harder to ask where the bathroom is located. Maybe you learned the language back in high school; wishing now that you had paid closer attention to the lessons. Nothing is more embarrassing then thinking the sign on the restroom door is for females, when in-fact it is for males. For those of you who have had these experiences there are electronic dictionaries and translators that one can bring with them that are small enough to fit into your pocket and in your carry-on. 

There are two different options that one can choose when deciding on a translator. Would a language dictionary work better for you or a foreign language translator?

A language dictionary would best suit your needs if:

• You are experienced with the basics of the language
• You have studied or are studying the language

A language translator would best suit your needs if:

• You are a beginner and have no prior experience of the language
• Words and phrases are broken down into different themes such as travel, restaurant, hotels, etc.
• There usually is a pronunciation guide and some will even say the phrase for you

If you plan on traveling a lot it is suggested that you put in the extra money and get a translator that has capabilities of translating more than one language (like the one pictured above; it can translate up to 29 different languages), this way you will not need to keep buying a new one for each of your trips.