DOWN 15 places in 2021
Google Translate is a free online service for instantly translating text and web pages.
Website: google.com/translate
Cost: Free.
Availability: Online
Ranking on the 2021 sub-lists
| Top 150 Tools for Personal Learning: 37 |
Top 150 Tools for Workplace Learning: 58 |
Top 150 Tools for Education: 27 |
Overall rankings in the previous 14 surveys: 2007-2020
| 2020: 32 | 2019: 45 | 2018: 97 | 2017: 137 | 2016: 93 | 2015: 54 | 2014: 64 |
| 2013: 77 | 2012: 57 | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments on Google Translate in 2021
“to improve my vocabulary” Caroline, teacher, Malaysia
“Easy to use and way to communicate with parents who do not speak or read English.” K12 teacher, USA
Previous comments
“As an immigrant, I need some performance support on my language every now and then. I love the options of using a camera, handwriting or voice.” Project Manager, USA, 2020
“There are times I need to communicate with someone who speaks another language and an interpreter is not available. While not perfect, google translate allows me to communicate with others when it was not previously possible.” Teacher, 2020
Quick Guide to Google Translate
Here you will find some basic guidance and links to resources on how to use Google Translate for teaching, training, learning and development.
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