We are so excited to be on this learning journey with you and your child. We know that communicating in a new language can sometimes feel tricky. Google Translate can be a great way to understand notes from school, help with homework, and even have simple conversations with teachers. You can type in your language, and it will translate it into English, and the other way around! Using Google Translate can help you stay connected and involved in your child's education.
Every page in this section has written directions and a video that teaches you the skill. You'll be a computer expert in no time!
How to Navigate this Site
There is a navigation menu at the top of the screen and a drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner. Click on the drop-down menu to access additional topics. Click on the Home link to go back to the main site.
Download and Install the App:
Download and install the Google Translate app.
Google Play Store (Android)
App Store (iOS).
Open the App:
Open the Google Translate app on your mobile device.
Choose Languages:
Tap on the language boxes at the bottom of the screen to select the languages for translation.
Click on Enter Text.
Click Your Phone Microphone
Your Phone Microphone button- not the blue Google Translate button.
Begin to Speak:
Whatever you speak will be translated into your native language.
You can stop and start speaking. The words you say will continue to be translated.
When you finish speaking, click the X in the upper right-hand corner to begin a new conversation.
Alternatives to Using Your Phone’s Microphone
Entering Text:
Tap on the text box in the center of the screen and type or paste the words you want to translate.
Google Translate will translate the words as you type them.
Use the Google Translate Microphone to Enter Text:
Click the microphone at the bottom of the screen and begin talking. The words you speak are automatically entered in the “Enter text box.”
Click on stop to translate the words into your language.
When you click the microphone a second time, it will automatically start to enter the words in the box again. You will lose the last translation you did.