Heritage Language Support
Google Translate is still not perfect, but due to cumulative improvements added via user wiki functionality, this is now given a B+ score for English to Spanish. Also translates web pages and other online content such as eBooks via settings in Chrome and "Tools" tab on Google Drive.
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Bing Translate provides an alternative to GT; comparing online translations can improve quality. Currently given a B- score for English to Spanish. However, Bing often selects more precise words than Google. Not perfect, but can be a valuable tool to scaffold content in student’s primary language.
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inTranslator offers translate-to-text, speech-to-text into a variety of voices, can adjust speed. Generates URL links to embed voice files.
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