Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

l believe for the future as SFI has grown to cover over 200 countries it could benefit by adding a language translation software to its platform but for now most people online use english as their preferred language but for those who really want to communicate with team members who speak a diiferent language they can do an online search for translation software or use http://translate.google.com or this SFI recommendation for different browser translators check https://www.sfimg.com/Training/LanguageTranslation.It would also be good for those members who join SFI who do not speak english to try and learn english because this can help them in their business and make communications better.l believe that there are browsers in different countries where english is not spoken where the browser automatically turns all text to the native language such as Chinese,Russian etc.


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l believe for the future as SFI has grown to cover over 200 countries it could benefit by adding a language translation software to its platform but for now most people online use english as their preferred language but for those who really want to communicate with team members who speak a diiferent language they can do an online search for translation software or use http://translate.google.com or this SFI recommendation for different browser translators check https://www.sfimg.com/Training/LanguageTranslation.It
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I think Yahoo has something called Babel Fish: I've used this on a previous application to communicate with people who speak Mandarin Chinese !

Affiliate since: 10/26/2010, Power Rank: 347 | Read Kay's 289 other Ask SC answers

There is more to international communication than just word translation. Scott Wright is the only answer on two pages that has addressed this.

With the frustration level so high when we use translators to communicate, we must show that we have patience and love for those in other countries. We must also have some understanding about what they have to do to build their business in their country. Finances can play a major part in how a business is built. Farther than just buying product.

Does the person own a computer or have to rent time at a computer cafe?

Is there embarrassment about the language or knowledge?

We need to understand why the communication is slow and not blame it on lack of interest.

So as we use translators, we must remember that communication is not just words.
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There is more to international communication than just word translation. Scott Wright is the only answer on two pages that has addressed this.

With the frustration level so high when we use translators to communicate, we must show that we have patience and love for those in other countries. We must also have some understanding about what they have to do to build their business in their country. Finances can play a major part in how a business is built. Farther than just buying product.

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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Don't know if it's still around, but I use to use BabelFish.com awhile back. You can type in a word or a phrase and convert it to any language.

Affiliate since: 06/08/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

I speak to my cousin in Norway with the translator on the computer as he speak that Norwegian language. I copy the message as is then paste it micro word translate it say what I want to say and and send it. He does the same to my messages as he is learning English and feel I am leaning his language which is difficult for me. Learning a new language is a plus in doing international Business.

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I use Google Translate but they have limits. People you exchange with have to speek perfect language.
Exemple: I use it to converse in Romanian but my interlocutor speek sub Romanian language, so Google can translate just the half corectly.

Don't hesitate to mention your interlocutor you don't understand and the person will realize his mistake.

Affiliate since: 05/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

I believe that for the years of operation of SFI and operatig on a world wide level, it should al least have the other 2 world languages, which are Spanish and French.

Affiliate since: 03/14/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Terry's 15 other Ask SC answers

That's the great thing about SFI. No matter who you are speaking with, others read your responses in their own language. How great is that!

Affiliate since: 02/17/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Zdenko's 2 other Ask SC answers

I am looking for translators on the internet but I found better than Google Translate even though just the translator is not very good but I get by.
Zdenko Karaga
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I like Google Translate http://translate.google.com/ for translating messages to and from affiliates. To copy the text you want to translate, highlight the text then right click on what you have highlighted and drag to “copy” then click on “copy”. To paste the text into the translation box, point the cursor into the box and right click on it then drag to “paste”. You can also hold the “ctrl” key and “v” key on your keyboard instead of right clicking to paste the text. After changing the language in the “To:” section to the language you want the text translated to, click “Translate”. To get a translation for an email you want to send, you can simply type the text into the translation box and change the language in the “To:” section to the language you want it translated to then click “Translate”. You can copy the translated text and paste it into your email using the same directions previously noted.

I have also used ImTranslator at http://freetranslation.imtranslator.net/ . To use it, you follow the same directions as above to paste the text into the “original text” box then change the “Direction” of the language (first box is the language the text is written in and the second box is the text you want it translated to) and click on “translate”. The translation will appear in the next box below the original text box.

If you use Gmail, you can have foreign email messages automatically translated into your language. http://translate.google.com/about/intl/en_ALL/tour.html#communicate

Did you know that there is a version of Google Translate for mobile and Android? If you use your phone for messaging you can get the mobile or Android version of Google Translate to use. Learn more here http://translate.google.com/about/intl/en_ALL/tour.html#mobile

If you use the Google toolbar you have the option with Chrome and Firefox browsers to have any page automatically translated into your language http://translate.google.com/about/intl/en_ALL/tour.html#explore. This is helpful in translating training info at SFI. Imtranslator also has a plugin for Firefox http://imtranslator.net/ff-plugin.asp . SFI has some suggestions as well at https://www.sfimg.com/Training/LanguageTranslation .

Do you have a website you use for SFI affiliate training? There is an app for that or you can design your own website solution using the Google AJAX API. Learn more here http://translate.google.com/about/intl/en_ALL/tour.html#professional . Imtranslator also has widgets for websites to add to your website http://imtranslator.net/ff-plugin.asp .

Hope that helps!

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I like Google Translate http://translate.google.com/ for translating messages to and from affiliates. To copy the text you want to translate, highlight the text then right click on what you have highlighted and drag to “copy” then click on “copy”. To paste the text into the translation box, point the cursor into the box and right click on it then drag to “paste”. You can also hold the “ctrl” key and “v” key on your keyboard instead of right clicking to paste the text. After
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