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How can you use translation tools to communicate with multilingual colleagues?

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Working with colleagues from different countries and cultures can be a great professional experience, but language barriers can make it difficult to understand each other, express your ideas, and collaborate effectively. Fortunately, there are translation tools available that can help bridge the gap and enable multilingual communication. This article will cover how to use translation tools to translate written messages and documents, spoken conversations and meetings, web pages and online content, as well as how to choose the best tool for your needs and avoid common translation pitfalls and errors.

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1 Translate written messages and documents

One of the most common ways to use translation tools is to translate written messages and documents that you send or receive from your multilingual colleagues. For example, you can use Google Translate, Microsoft Translator, or Deepl to copy and paste text, upload files, or scan images and get translations in different languages. You can also use browser extensions or integrated features in some apps and platforms to translate messages and documents automatically or on demand. For instance, you can use the Translate feature in Gmail, Outlook, or Slack to translate emails or chats with one click.

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2 Translate spoken conversations and meetings

Another way to use translation tools is to translate spoken conversations and meetings that you have with your multilingual colleagues. For example, you can use Skype Translator, Zoom Translator, or Google Meet Transcribe to translate live audio or video calls in real time. You can also use speech-to-text or text-to-speech features in some translation tools to convert your voice or your colleague's voice into text or vice versa. For instance, you can use Google Translate or Microsoft Translator to speak into your phone or computer and get text or audio translations instantly.

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3 Translate web pages and online content

A third way to use translation tools is to translate web pages and online content that you access or share with your multilingual colleagues. For example, you can use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox to translate any web page automatically or on demand. You can also use browser extensions or online services to translate specific content, such as videos, podcasts, articles, or social media posts. For instance, you can use YouTube's subtitles, Podscribe's transcripts, or Facebook's language settings to translate online content in different languages.

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4 Choose the best translation tool for your needs

When choosing the best translation tool for your communication, you should consider factors such as accuracy, speed, compatibility, and cost. Accuracy measures how reliable and accurate the translation tool is in preserving the meaning, tone, and nuance of the original message or document. Speed looks at how fast and convenient the translation tool is in providing translations. Compatibility examines how compatible and integrated the translation tool is with the devices, apps, and platforms that you use. Cost assesses how affordable and accessible the translation tool is, whether it’s free or paid, and if there are any limitations or restrictions.

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Antje Stys

Effective communication for green energy companies. English/Spanish–German Translator | Editor | Copywriter | Terminology Manager with ?? for details & holistic thinking | Virt. Assistant, Nature- & Hiking-??
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Considering that there are browser-based and non-browser-based tools available, it is very important to think about the file types that are used most often before buying a translation tool. It is also essential to assess the level of confidentiality of the data to be translated. Basically, I would always recommend using a tool with a paid licence as it offers more flexibility. An important question is also whether the tool should include a terminology solution. Another important question is whether the tool should include a terminology solution, for example, to be able to uniformly define technical terms from an industry for internal and external multilingual corporate communications.

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5 Avoid common translation pitfalls and errors

Translation tools can be helpful and effective, but they are not perfect and can sometimes make mistakes or cause misunderstandings. It is important to be aware of common translation pitfalls and errors to try to avoid them. These include literal or word-for-word translations, which may not capture idioms, expressions, slang, grammar, syntax, or punctuation differences. Cultural or contextual differences may also be missed by translation tools, as well as the tone, style, or etiquette that are appropriate for some forms of communication. Additionally, technical or specialized terms may not be recognized or translated correctly, nor the standard or consistent terminology that is expected or preferred by some colleagues or clients.

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Antje Stys

Effective communication for green energy companies. English/Spanish–German Translator | Editor | Copywriter | Terminology Manager with ?? for details & holistic thinking | Virt. Assistant, Nature- & Hiking-??
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There is a large choice of tools today to meet multilingual communication requirements. But there is one important advice that I can give: Never rely 100% on these tools. For instance, they cannot resolve ambiguities. Moreover, I have seen quite a few examples of translated text appearing in the target language of machine translations tools without the corresponding equivalent in the source language. Keep the target audience and the purpose of your communication in mind. Check to see if the communication is misleading at any point. Check numbers. "KISS: Keep it short and simple" (if possible) is the best advice to avoid translation errors and pitfalls.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Gabriela Solan

Bilingual Optometry Expert | Director of Clinical Operations & Patient Care | Leading Inclusivity & Efficiency in Healthcare
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Understanding and embracing other perspectives is vital for successful collaboration. It is crucial to remain open-minded and curious about our co-workers' diverse cultural backgrounds, as they bring forth unique experiences and viewpoints. By valuing and appreciating these differences, we can foster a more inclusive and innovative work environment.

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1 Translate written messages and documents

2 Translate spoken conversations and meetings

3 Translate web pages and online content

4 Choose the best translation tool for your needs

5 Avoid common translation pitfalls and errors

6 Here’s what else to consider

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